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    Why flags flutter

    O.K. Folks, The reason for my interest in this topic is because I am trying to promote this action. Whilst I accept the fact that a burgee flying from a halyard (no pole) does flutter, the general consensus seems to be that vortices created by a pole enhances the effect. It occurs to me that...
  2. beemer444

    Why flags flutter

    Because there was a slight breeze in the Mojave desert on the day they filmed that sequence.............! Sorry, different thread ;-) Pete Rihoy, Guernsey. I know the voices aren't real, but they have some great ideas ;-)
  3. beemer444

    Why flags flutter

    Hi All, Just a thought,if the pole is of the usual configuration, i.e. tapered from bottom to top, the vortices spilling off of the bottom of the pole would be stronger than those at the top, no? If so, this would account for their greater influence on the lower part of the flag and the...

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