Exactly, Mayf. If you use a curve with a radius that has a <7 degree
tangent to the LOCAL airstream, the airstream should stay "attached."
You're right too about trying to minimize "wetted area" to reduce surface
drag.
Dale C.
Subject: Re: Sreamliner question.
Now folks, why do you assume you can have only a one time 7 degree taper?
You can multiple ones. In fact you can have so many that it becomes a smooth
curve. So all is well...
mayf, out in Pahrump, where it is finally warming up a bit...
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