Why There Are Inboard And Outboard Ailerons
The aeroelastic behavior of long, thin swept wings prompted engineers to incorporate inboard and outboard ailerons on such airfoils. Long wings are thin near the tips. In combination with the long distance, thinner structure and aerodynamic forces at higher speeds, the outer portion of such wings...
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