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Old 11-28-2007, 12:58 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Article: Tuft testing extravaganza

This article used to be paid access only, if I'm not mistaken. Looks like a free for all now:



http://autospeed.drive.com.au/cms/A_108656/article.html

Hopefully they'll re-publish the next parts freely as well.


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Old 06-03-2008, 07:04 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Poor-man's wind-tunnel.Reynold's numbers are always correct,no blockage effects,no bouyancy issues,and small cash outlay.Sweet! That's a good one,thanks!


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