Forum: Aerodynamics
04-10-2014, 05:53 PM
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where did you get
The diagram is from Sighard Hoerner's self-published book,"AERODYNAMIC DRAG",published in 1951.
Hoerner worked for Messerschmitt during WW-II.He was brought to the U.S. under Operation...
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Forum: Aerodynamics
04-08-2014, 01:46 PM
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Oval tubing may be around if you look for it,...
Oval tubing may be around if you look for it, McMaster-Carr?
McMaster-Carr (http://www.mcmaster.com/)
I would suggest using flat rectangular solid stock, narrow end facing the wind.
The area...
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Forum: Aerodynamics
04-07-2014, 02:04 PM
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That bad
The square tubing could disrupt the air as if you had squared-off leading edges.Flow would separate,you'd have permanent attached vortices requiring continuous energy input,and you'd rob the aft-body...
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Forum: Aerodynamics
04-06-2014, 11:12 AM
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Forum: Aerodynamics
04-06-2014, 10:47 AM
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It looks like from the tiny image you first...
It looks like from the tiny image you first posted, that you can angle grind cut or torch off the upper part of the frame, flip and rotate and reattach to form a large chin spoiler or air dam.
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