Could airplanes save fuel by flying in a more realistic -- and safer -- EXTENDED V-formation? See what Kari, Grant and Tory concluded.
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Could airplanes save fuel by flying in a more realistic -- and safer -- EXTENDED V-formation? See what Kari, Grant and Tory concluded.
Added: Dec 2, 2011
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Runtime: 02:19
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