Alternate Approach to the P-38 Compressibility Problem

[Aeroweanie]

Hi Dave - my question was awkwardly expressed. More directly, can the code compare boundary layer build up in turbulent flow to predict approximate location of adverse pressure gradient triggering full blown separation? I have always pondered comparisons between a NACA 23016 configured wing with the NAA/NACA 45-100 to better understand the pressure drag comparisons.

Definitely - we do that all the time

 

[drgondog]

Definitely - we do that all the time View attachment 861563

am I looking at preliminary pressure loss inboard of WS 50-70 at approx 40% chord due to the extended chord achieved by the wing crank from fuselage? with full developed shock wave in 50-60% range

 

[emu27]

Capt Brown had a LOT of experience with the FW-190. His father was a WW1 pilot who got to know a number of the German pilots

His Father was not a pilot, that's one of the Brown myths, his Father served in the RFC balloon unit stringing communication links. "Wings on my sleeve" is not an authentic account. Read the book "Winkle" by Paul Beaver for the truth, he was a 40 year friend of Brown, Brown allowed Beaver full access to his records in order to pen his biography but only after he, Brown, had died.