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  1. SpainCub

    Can we take away anything for F1?

    Hi all, F1 season is coming up and it's going to be an interesting start... but lets get back to our little airplane... I have been pondering on the ideas for wing tips and how to improve Cl at low speeds, and I was considering a wing tip that is essential a vortex fence, meaning that I can...
  2. V

    Drag reduction: If/how to close the gaps between wheel and wheelpant

    I've noticed that many airplanes (certified and otherwise) have quite a gap between the wheels and the wheelpants. Obviously, the wheel/tire needs some room to flex, but a big gap has got to have a drag penalty. Do racers and others fret over this? Maybe bridge the gap with some flexible...
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