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December 11, 2006 at
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what would a better top wing be.
current top wing with last 12" kick or flat dished with 1" wicker bill. what would offer more downforce or less drag.
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December 11, 2006 at
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Posted By: burningrubber on December 11 2006 at 06:36:33 PM
what would a better top wing be.
current top wing with last 12" kick or flat dished with 1" wicker bill. what would offer more downforce or less drag.
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Well, going back to my aviation/physics classes.........
With high speed, technically, the "flat top" wing would produce more downforce in a straight line. But at lower speeds ie; short tracks and corners, the dished wing would give you what is called "impact" downforce which would probably be more downforce than the "flat top".
Take it for what it's worth...
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December 12, 2006 at
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Keep in mind also that the dished wing will probably not be allowed after 2007. All the major groups look to be moving toward flat with wickerbill.
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December 12, 2006 at
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why would they be going that route. less downforce.
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December 13, 2006 at
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Posted By: burningrubber on December 12 2006 at 06:21:25 PM
why would they be going that route. less downforce.
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I think that's the point.
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