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Logic
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Hmmm... Might this work on the back of a car..?



I'm thinking this might make for 'shorter tails' (but still how effective?) behind cars.
ie: tails at angles that are normally 'stalled' causing turbulent air.
And are at a shorter, more manageable length.

I like the 'fully automated', zero actuation energy, of them.
I 'd want to try spring loading them a little. (adjustable) They stay 'fully automated', but you have a 'trim tab' so to speak. Like the birds do..? I think so?

Lift to opposed sides cancels... so that looks like a smaller wake to me..?
Those springed 'trim tabs' should give you 'rudder control'...
Which has a torque component down the 'centre' of the vehicle.. That's 'lean'. in the wrong direction if you're thinking aircraft controls. (and 2 wheelers)
Inverting the 'rudder'? That tries to straighten you when you want to turn, but will ameliorate tail-happiness at speed.
Rudder in front of rear tire contact patch?

Hmmm... More lift... Is there a forward/backward component to that force, 'pushing/sucking' on the wing?
He said: "...pressure damp... prevents high pressure...from..." behind the wing, moving forward..!
Those look like small 'sails' to me..?

Interesting non the less


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