Few physical principles have ever been explained as poorly as themechanism of lift. By the time you finish reading this, you will understand the way thatwings work. But, you will probably have to forget just about everything you ever readbefore about the subject.
With all due respect, I am intrigued to know how you are qualified to make the assertions in this article. I am aware that there is, and always has been, a lot of speculation on this subject. I’d like to pass this article on but before doing so I’d be grateful if you’d provide me with a basis for authentication of the content.
FYI I am a glider pilot.
Best wishes
Ian
Thanks for an excellent article. I have always been dubious about the conventional explanations regarding ground effect. Do you have any cites regarding your explanation or did you come up with it yourself?
If so, congratulations,
Dwight Filley