Thread: Dimples On Model Aircraft Could Greatly Extend Range
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Old November 4th 08, 09:05 PM posted to sci.energy,rec.aviation.homebuilt,rec.aviation.military,rec.aviation.marketplace,sci.engr.mech
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Default Dimples On Model Aircraft Could Greatly Extend Range
In rec.aviation.marketplace wrote:

I'm not certain dimples would make much difference in a well designed
airfoil wing or prop or fusalage. Maybe something that had an awkward
shape, i. e., a strut, would benefit the most.

If dimples were an "improvement", why do airplane makers bother with
smoothing out the dimples from flush rivets?


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