Holes in wings to reduce drag

[RaZias]

I saw this news about holes in wings to reduce drag

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2 ... -emissions

I saw a photo (don´t know where...) where there were TINY holes in the top of the wing, so the air would enter and it would get out true any other tiny hole in the top of the wing.

[Brian]

The holes would probably catch a pocket of air or a votex. And air is alot more aerodynamic than a solid surface.

I saw a photo (don´t know where...) where there were TINY holes in the top of the wing, so the air would enter and it would get out true any other tiny hole in the top of the wing.

And this was designed to suck out tubulent air at supersonic speeds http://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/news ... RC_prt.htm

[Andromeda]

The holes would probably catch a pocket of air or a votex. And air is alot more aerodynamic than a solid surface.

I saw a photo (don´t know where...) where there were TINY holes in the top of the wing, so the air would enter and it would get out true any other tiny hole in the top of the wing.

And this was designed to suck out tubulent air at supersonic speeds http://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/news ... RC_prt.htm

I read that article and it's really interesting. They used millions of laser cut microscopic holes to create laminar flow on the wings. If this could be replicated in a water rocket then it would definitely help, especially on a larger size rocket. The interesting thing is you could probably use an empty void inside the rocket with a vacuum in it as your suction source. A typical water rocket flight is 15 seconds at most, right? All you need is a temporary vacuum that lasts that long. An empty vessel would work perfectly I am sure.

[Bonami]

The holes would probably catch a pocket of air or a votex. And air is alot more aerodynamic than a solid surface.

I saw a photo (don´t know where...) where there were TINY holes in the top of the wing, so the air would enter and it would get out true any other tiny hole in the top of the wing.

And this was designed to suck out tubulent air at supersonic speeds http://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/news ... RC_prt.htm

I swear I can recall that there was another experimental plane with the same kind of suction device inside the wings that was tested way back in the 1960's. I remember a show I used to watch called "Wings" back in the early 90's that featured a different plane each week and they had a show about this plane on it. The one you guys are talking to is a modified F-16 and I know for a fact this is not the same as the one I saw.

[Chonchielopez]

Has anyone heard about using the X-zylo as a round wing its exposed to add 20 feet to your overall height. Any comments???