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BeechBoy · January 14th, 2007, 01:13

Can anyone explain precisely HOW wingtip vortices create induced drag. I know that they do I just don't know how and have never seen any text that explains it.

p.s. Be kind to my brain in your replies - I don't have a PhD.

January 14th, 2007, 01:13	#11
BeechBoy Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Milwaukee, Wi Posts: 71	Re: Ground Effect....yes again. Can anyone explain precisely HOW wingtip vortices create induced drag. I know that they do I just don't know how and have never seen any text that explains it. p.s. Be kind to my brain in your replies - I don't have a PhD.