RE: Sealing hing gaps
Providing the surfaces are well fitted and gaps are quite tight then i honestly dont think you will notice any difference at allfrom sealing the gaps. Certainly there is no point sealing both sides, sealing from one side only stops air 'leaking' in either direction anyway.
PS.. the difference in pressure between one side of the wing and the other is the same regardless of AoA (assuming the plane is in level flight in both cases).