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Well Randy, I would have to say thumbs... I could have the fasted plane around and you guys could be flying Dodgers and still kick my butt.... That is provided you don't cut out
A fast plane doesn't do you any good unless you can get it around the poles....
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WING is the most important for SPEED. My estimation is that fuselage account for about 20% of the overall speed with wing around 75% and tail about 5%. That's just my theory based on surface areas.
Thumbs what makes you win races even though you may not have the fastest (speed) plane on the course.
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Do have the link to Hepperle's Q500 drag break down? I've been all over his site and can't find it. I'm interested to see how he figured those numbers out...
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Hey Norman, you looked a little too serious in all the pics of you in Florida??? Were you bummed or is that your actual disposition? I think you should smile every once in a while, otherwise we may confuse you for Freeman Jr......................... JZW
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Funny you should mention that John... When I was first started racing (last year) I was looking at all these pics on the NCPL website and in everyone Dave looks the same way.. I thought, man, what a crab ass this guy must be... Turns out that he's not that way at all but likes to pretend he is everytime there's a camera around.. It must be an image thing
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Ha,
I blame it on the Marine Corps, you wouldn't believe the ribbing you would have taken if you were ever smiling in a picture. Plus, after all weekend in close to 90 degree HUMID weather, I was plane worn out. Plus, maybe a couple too many coldies at Uncle Al's (best ribs and wings I've had in a long time).
Heres the picture in question, I'll work on the smile, I wouldn't want to be confused with Gary Jr. (who unfortunately lost a plane early in a midair)
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Very slight difference in chord and tips. 
