Friday, October 9, 2015
insight
At this time of year, we often see and hear geese flying south in their beautiful V-formations, and perhaps share a quiet wish that we might follow them to warmer shores! The aerodynamic benefits of the V-formation are well known – the front goose presses forward into the wind, while those behind are able to gain some shelter and so use less energy. The lead goose changes every so often and can then gain the benefit of reduced drag. It all comes down to teamwork! By sharing roles, the geese make good progress and get to their sunny, warm goal!