Thread: Dimples On Model Aircraft Could Greatly Extend Range
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Old November 5th 08, 09:32 AM posted to sci.energy,rec.aviation.homebuilt,sci.engr.mech
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Default Dimples On Model Aircraft Could Greatly Extend Range


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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?

Or in Airbus's case not using rivets at all as far as possible ! I think
Boeing are catching up on that one too btw.

Graham