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Old 09-13-2011, 01:44 PM   #6 (permalink)
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I have played with it, However there are several things about computer simulations you need to understand. To simulate things like vortex generators and such you will need a wind tunnel to validate your assumptions about boundry layer thickness and air velocities to get any useful data.

CFD tool can provide insight but there are pitfalls. With out verification of your modeling you are likely to end up pursuing a wrong solution.
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