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jnkjtc
4th Dec 2006, 16:58
Gents,
I'm looking for standardization on some aerodynamics / PofF terminology, e.g.:

"resultant relative wind" vs. "relative airflow"

"total reaction" vs. "total aerodynamic force"

"relative wind" vs. "rotational airflow"

I did a cursory search of ICAO regs, but no luck. Any references would be great as well.

J

PAPI-74
5th Dec 2006, 16:44
Do a search for lift and cranfield university. One of their doctors did a lecture series that can be downloaded.

www.rmcs.cranfield.ac.uk/aeroxtra

There is one on stability, drag etc....:ok:

PAPI-74
5th Dec 2006, 16:54
PS As far as I know, rotational air flow hasn't been proved and is still a viable theory.