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Old October 28th 07, 04:39 AM posted to sci.physics,rec.aviation.piloting
Dave[_5_]
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Default Airplane Pilot's As Physicists

If you will be satisfied with empirical evidence, stick your hand out
the window of the car while going 50-60 MPH. Experiment with different
angles of attack. You will no doubt experience lift when your hand has
a positive angle of attack. Poor man's wind tunnel - but illustrates
that just about anything relatively flat will fly
given enough speed and a positive angle of attack.

David Johnson