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All-Out Aerobatics – How vortex generators & thicker control surfaces help you fly better
What effect does surface friction have on airflow over the wing, tail, and control surfaces? In this article, we’ll investigate the answer and then offer some common solutions to overcome this phenomenon and significantly improve handling and control. Although you may not realize it, you encounter the effects of the control surfaces being surrounded by disturbed/turbulent air every time you fly in the form of erratic, uneven control responses — especially at slower airspeeds. This...
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