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Quazar · 06-01-2011, 11:19 AM

Thank you, as this is what I said.

The problem here is a fundumental misunderstanding of scientific principals. This thread is called "Planes don't fly due to Bernoulli Effect". This statement is false. It is based on a limited understanding of the Bernoulli principal and its application to a concept that has been debunked for over 20 years.

What isn't debunked is the Bernoulli Effect.

What is debunked is the equal transit time, or longer line theory.

The OP stated in his first post he had problems with the concept that wind traveling faster created lift. Which used the concept there was less air pressure on top of the wing, creating upwash. This seems to still be a concept he is struggling with, which is why he is confused by the effects of the Bernoulli principal.

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Quazar EcoModding Lurker Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Thank you, as this is what I said. The problem here is a fundumental misunderstanding of scientific principals. This thread is called "Planes don't fly due to Bernoulli Effect". This statement is false. It is based on a limited understanding of the Bernoulli principal and its application to a concept that has been debunked for over 20 years. What isn't debunked is the Bernoulli Effect. What is debunked is the equal transit time, or longer line theory. The OP stated in his first post he had problems with the concept that wind traveling faster created lift. Which used the concept there was less air pressure on top of the wing, creating upwash. This seems to still be a concept he is struggling with, which is why he is confused by the effects of the Bernoulli principal.