papadontscreech- I agree. You are right when wondering what G. Hicks would have to say.

Mhester- how do you know that I haven't designed a plane or two? Sheesh. Take a few deep breaths and chill out. I fly pattern too, so you aren't alone.

If you read what I wrote, you may see that I was talking about people with degrees in this field, or long careers like Claude McCullough. And, you don't normally buy a freaking wind tunnel. You try and get some donated time, or you rent a few hours. I still disagree with your vision of aerodynamics being too many variables to understand. Also, I think you are wrong about aerodynamics relating only to specific airframes. It sounds like you don't want to learn.

I'll be in Andersonville on Monday.