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Old February 4th 07, 08:42 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Mxsmanic
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Default Theory Q: Cold Air, Lower Fuel Consumption?

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Of course it does, the propeller produces more thrust when the air is
colder ( A propeller is a curved surface )


A propeller is an airfoil. That's why it produces lift. A flat board
presented at a slight angle to a stream of air also produces lift and
is also an airfoil, even though it is not curved.

The curved cross-section of most airfoils increases the critical angle
of attack for stalls and reduces drag, but it does not improve lift
and is not necessary to produce it.

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