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Old October 7th 07, 06:19 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Backwash Causes Lift?

flightoffancy writes:

Yes, the angle of attack gives the greater impulse to knock the air
downward. But a curved upper surface gives even more downard force to
the air.


No, the curved surface simply reduces drag and/or increases the stall angle.