How do you keep a 1,000mph car on the ground?

Find out how BLOODHOUND SSC uses wings to keep it skimming along the ground. World Record speed windsurfer Zara Davis helps explain the theory behind how a wing works.

[MrFastestIndian]

The angle of the canards on the North American Eagle are set as a factor of speed and the angle is predicted as a result of CFD analysis. After 44 test runs, we now have them set at an angle of negative 1.5 degrees. That keeps a constant load on the front wheel up to 500+ MPH. Our load sensors are used to validate the prediction. Our next runs will be in the mid 600's so shock waves may validate the prediction but may also give us some issues to resolve.

[thiagov]

They need to do wind tunnel testing to check how the car behaves at high speeds.

[nigeldepledge]

I hope you realise that the "wing shape generates lift" idea is only one-third of the actual explanation.

The other two components are the wing's angle of attack and the high pressure region generated by the wing's leading edge.

[Tyw]

The Bloodhound SSC doesn't use reverse camber, so how it works?

[pippy]

Can someone please explain what wind surfing has to do with anything on this car? They talk about wings then go on to windsurfing which has nothing to do with wings or lift or down force, am I missing something here or what

[totallyskint]

To much down force and it will bury the wheels .Not enough and it might take off
Best of luck to all involved and be safe Andy Green..GODS SPEED

[EnFuegoDuo]

That's a negative on the wind surfer: redbull dot