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Old 04-08-2017, 07:27 PM   #21 (permalink)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitot_tube

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The example, from an Airbus A380, combines a pitot tube (right) with a static port and an angle-of-attack vane (left). Air-flow is right to left.
I've been thinking that the drip rail down the front of the doors on a VW bus is well within the frontal area. A serrated Gurney flap there would be exposed on the leeward side and could have a similar effect if it were sized appropriately — maybe 1/2" to 1 1/2" serrations? Worth a Photoshop?

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