The discussion revolves around the concept of downwash in lift theory, particularly in relation to claims made by Doug Mclean regarding common misconceptions about lift and downward air flow. Participants explore the implications of downwash in real-world scenarios versus mathematical interpretations.
Participants express differing views on the existence and implications of downwash, indicating that multiple competing perspectives remain in the discussion.
Some assumptions about the mathematical treatment of downwash and its physical implications are not fully explored, leaving room for further clarification and debate.
How about a timestamp given it's a long lecture?Wing 11 said:but he claims
41:00 - 47:00 minA.T. said:How about a timestamp given it's a long lecture?
He doesn't say that. He just says that the downward momentum doesn't accumulate in the atmosphere as a whole. The increased reaction from the ground cancels it.Wing 11 said:but he claims that downward air flow "downwash" do not exist