Will R wrote:
Bernouli works b/c of pressure differential produced by longer/shorter flow paths created by varying angles of attack.
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Tami said it once, I said it once, read a Marchaj book, he's not written the "definitive" books on the subject for no reason.
I haven't picked up a Marchaj book in about 15 years, but I doubt he uses the unequal flowpath theory. If he does, I think I'll take a pass.
I'm sorry about being longwinded, but it takes a bit of explanation and detail to dispell myths and present (I hope) a clear and correct explanation. The true situation is a bit more complicated than just saying, "Unequal flowpaths!" or "Coanda!" or "Bernoulli!" and not nearly as sexy as those East European or Italian names.
You think it's BS? Fine, present your case. But referencing this or that expert does not necessarily mean that there's understanding. I've read Rick's cat racing book, but until I can successfully apply it, I sure won't feel like I understand it. Don't like it, find it boring, think it's all hot air, well, there's a thread full of pithy rejoinders on light air racing to enjoy.
