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Old 10-12-2013, 09:34 PM   #14 (permalink)
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The video showed how the "feathers" allowed a natural dynamic stabilization to flight, but mentioned nothing about efficiency, or if it could decrease energy use.

I've seen flaps on the tops of the wings of various commercial jets that seem to react in a similar manner when turbulent air is encountered. I wonder if those are just large "feathers" and not actively controlled?
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