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Originally Posted by tasdrouille
That is false.
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Nope - think parasitic surface drag based on smoothness... The shiny was a reference to clean and polished.
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Originally Posted by tasdrouille
That makes sense, though the improvement won't be noticeable, we're talking less than a 1% drag reduction.
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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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Originally Posted by tasdrouille
Planes do not exactly travel at the same speed as we do.
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Correct, but the same rules apply, we all have to pass through the same air.