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Old 06-02-2015, 03:39 PM
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Lotus leaf-inspired aircraft wing coating may repel bugs to ease fuel consumption
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Old 06-02-2015, 03:59 PM
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Some airplanes have mandatory bug-cleaning intervals for the leading edge. Didn't clean your bugs? Performance hit.
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I could propbably use a repellent on my windshield more so than my wings - but either would be appreciated.
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