airplanes in formation save fuel


	airplanes in formation save fuel

jimbo1000

7-2-2009 4:58 PM

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energy, environment

jimbo1000 says:

We all know that geese are saving energy by flying in formation, this research evaluates the amount and finds it significant.

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