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Old 04-18-2015, 12:01 PM   #9 (permalink)
Grant-53
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I recommend that the fairing extend to just below the knees for two reasons. First the calculations I made indicated that drag from the calf and feet is less than that of an extended body to enclose them. The cross section of the legs on an upright is smaller below the knee. The other reason is the need to put a foot down easily when stopping.
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