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Forum: Tech Log

3rd Dec 2012, 14:43

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Theory on lift

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Posted By Lightning Mate

Let's keep it simple. When downwash angle...

Let's keep it simple.

When downwash angle decreases due to ground effect, the total aerodynamic force vector is tilted forward.

Upwash only occurs at the leading edge.

Some of us...

Forum: Tech Log

1st Dec 2012, 20:12

Replies: 388

Theory on lift

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Posted By Lightning Mate

No. Low aspect ratio results in greater...

No.

Low aspect ratio results in greater downwash, due to increased vortex strength. How on earth does a wing "trap" air????????

I think it's time to avoid further comments here in case some...

Forum: Tech Log

30th Nov 2012, 16:15

Replies: 388

Theory on lift

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Posted By Lightning Mate

Bernoullis' theorem does not explain lift, and...

Bernoullis' theorem does not explain lift, and never has. He simply stated that the sum of the energies in a gas remains constant.

We therefore derive that the sum of kinetic energy and static...

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