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Originally Posted by kach22i
Several different topics in this single thread.
The original idea expressed is very exciting in that the step via vortexes increases the aerodynamics.
This is how all rear spoilers (Gurney Flaps and wickerbills) work, right?
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As long as a spoiler is configured such that a portion of the flow will reattach to it,it is in effect capturing a vortex out ahead and the outer flow will skip over it relatively unmolested.
You do pay a penalty for all the air circulation,but lift and drag can be mitigated to some degree with a light,and economically low cost structure.And you can have good rear vision.
The light weight is an advantage with short track racing.If you want to set really fast land speed records,then the proper tail is the answer.