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Old June 2nd 08, 06:25 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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On Jun 1, 8:06 pm, Gezellig wrote:
It happens that formulated :


The biggest performance advantage to ram air was always recognized as COLD
air, not increased pressure. That's why racers began using the base of the
windshield for an intake, instead of forward a scoop. They could get plenty
of cold air without increasing the frontal area of the vehicle. It's
actually a HIGH pressure area, hence the reason so many vehicles have there
fresh air intakes located there.