Team: Stefano Domenicali (TP), Mario Almondo (Director of Operations), Aldo Costa (TD), Nicolas Tombazis (CD), Luca Marmorini (HE)
Drivers: Fernando Alonso (5), Felipe Massa (6)
Most flying creatures have some sort of oscillating wings, they seem pretty effective at allowing them to fly. It's not far fetched that the flapping wing is helping.ringo wrote:I've just seen the video. That the danger of still picks.
The wing is oscillating. This is called wing flutter. It's not desirable, but i guess in this case , the case of a race car, maybe it helps.
The flutter is probably purposely tuned.
How many human made machines exploit this though? I'm not 100% discounting it, but it's not something humans understand how to exploit well.godlameroso wrote:Most flying creatures have some sort of oscillating wings, they seem pretty effective at allowing them to fly. It's not far fetched that the flapping wing is helping.ringo wrote:I've just seen the video. That the danger of still picks.
The wing is oscillating. This is called wing flutter. It's not desirable, but i guess in this case , the case of a race car, maybe it helps.
The flutter is probably purposely tuned.
csponton wrote:SEE VIDEO AS THE FLEXIBILITY OF THE WING FRONT OF FERRARI
http://spontoncristiano.wordpress.com/2 ... discutere/
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xlzeww ... x-fp1_auto
That's just crazy flexing. I think I'd call that a floppy wing!Flapping a wing to generate lift and thrust is a bit different. They are powered devices trying to move the air. Wouldn't really work if they were still would they? (ps humans use the same effect in pumps, propellers, helicopters, etc)godlameroso wrote:Most flying creatures have some sort of oscillating wings, they seem pretty effective at allowing them to fly. It's not far fetched that the flapping wing is helping.
LOL, if that was Ferrari trying to handle on next years car then they are in a bit of trouble really, it was laughable, not sure the Tifosi need that. Good fun thouCrucial_Xtreme wrote:The only thing happening in this thread is speculation. Which is fine, so lonag as people don't act to know specifically what their intentions were. We have no idea what the Scuderia had planned for today, whether or not that was the desired effect or not. It is Friday and teams are allowed to test new parts that don't comply with regs.
I doubt this was the intended effect. It's probably new version of the wing maybe it's a little too flexible. Either way it's nice to see Ferrari experimenting with different parts trying to get a handle on 2012 early. We TIFOSI need it.
Yes because when experimenting with new parts, everything always goes perfect. Hey let's not even mention that Ferrari was on top of the time sheet, even with that "laughable" wing...dave34m wrote:LOL, if that was Ferrari trying to handle on next years car then they are in a bit of trouble really, it was laughable, not sure the Tifosi need that. Good fun thouCrucial_Xtreme wrote:The only thing happening in this thread is speculation. Which is fine, so lonag as people don't act to know specifically what their intentions were. We have no idea what the Scuderia had planned for today, whether or not that was the desired effect or not. It is Friday and teams are allowed to test new parts that don't comply with regs.
I doubt this was the intended effect. It's probably new version of the wing maybe it's a little too flexible. Either way it's nice to see Ferrari experimenting with different parts trying to get a handle on 2012 early. We TIFOSI need it.
In my opinion, considering felipe massa went fastest in 2nd practice with that wing, it isnt laughable, if this wing is the trend going forward next year and people win with it, it wont be laughableCrucial_Xtreme wrote:Yes because when experimenting with new parts, everything always goes perfect. Hey let's not even mention that Ferrari was on top of the time sheet, even with that "laughable" wing...dave34m wrote:LOL, if that was Ferrari trying to handle on next years car then they are in a bit of trouble really, it was laughable, not sure the Tifosi need that. Good fun thouCrucial_Xtreme wrote:The only thing happening in this thread is speculation. Which is fine, so lonag as people don't act to know specifically what their intentions were. We have no idea what the Scuderia had planned for today, whether or not that was the desired effect or not. It is Friday and teams are allowed to test new parts that don't comply with regs.
I doubt this was the intended effect. It's probably new version of the wing maybe it's a little too flexible. Either way it's nice to see Ferrari experimenting with different parts trying to get a handle on 2012 early. We TIFOSI need it.
Obviously the stated point of running that wing is to gain an understanding, but you obviously have your own opinion.
Oh did they set the fastest time with that wobbly wing on, I didnt realise that. Not that it means much as it was clearly illegal.Crucial_Xtreme wrote:Yes because when experimenting with new parts, everything always goes perfect. Hey let's not even mention that Ferrari was on top of the time sheet, even with that "laughable" wing...dave34m wrote:LOL, if that was Ferrari trying to handle on next years car then they are in a bit of trouble really, it was laughable, not sure the Tifosi need that. Good fun thouCrucial_Xtreme wrote:The only thing happening in this thread is speculation. Which is fine, so lonag as people don't act to know specifically what their intentions were. We have no idea what the Scuderia had planned for today, whether or not that was the desired effect or not. It is Friday and teams are allowed to test new parts that don't comply with regs.
I doubt this was the intended effect. It's probably new version of the wing maybe it's a little too flexible. Either way it's nice to see Ferrari experimenting with different parts trying to get a handle on 2012 early. We TIFOSI need it.
Obviously the stated point of running that wing is to gain an understanding, but you obviously have your own opinion.
