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Old 08-15-2008, 01:51 PM   #35 (permalink)
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That is false.
Nope - think parasitic surface drag based on smoothness... The shiny was a reference to clean and polished.

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That makes sense, though the improvement won't be noticeable, we're talking less than a 1% drag reduction.
The difference between decals and skins is miniscule, but removing emblems is a tried and true way to improve aerodynamics, though not related to OP. Aren't we all after that last 1% anyway?

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Planes do not exactly travel at the same speed as we do.
Correct, but the same rules apply, we all have to pass through the same air.
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