Originally Posted by FasterDamnit
Originally Posted by Mugrace72
Originally Posted by Karl_Brogger
I think that crash requires a new term.


The term is "blow over".

Hyroplanes do it and race cars use to pretty often before areo forces were fully understood.



Bingo.



The most famous recent blowover:

[img] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow3rxq7U1mA [/img]

This one is more recent and totally unexpected since much attention has been given to aero effects during the past decade. Road Atlanta has had more than a few of these incidents over the years.

[img] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b31O4FmljGY [/img]

All it takes is a slight increase in angle of attack to catch air...even at 50 knots.

Down force generators can solve the problem but they create drag. With Sail Rocket, there is precious little energy to waste on creating down force.

Last edited by Mugrace72; 12/08/08 10:27 AM.

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