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Originally Posted by tasdrouille
I just don't like the way they tested it.
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Well said. I agree 100%.
If dimples are to be used, they should be placed where the body shape drops away from the airstream too quickly, to energize the air in that location only.
You don't need to energize the air in places where it is still attached.
And any device that creates a small amount of turbulence would work. There's nothing special about dimples. Look at the numerous airplanes that have vortex generators on the wings to improve the stall characteristics.
Jim.