ORIGINAL: fnp
if i have a wing planform where the ailerons are just flat pieces extending from the trailing edge of the airfoil (as popupar in fun fly airplanes) then in that case is my wing area only the area of the airfoil or does it include the aileron area as well
fnp,
It makes the most sense to include aileron area in the calculation of wing area. This is also the interpretation that you would most likely find in the rules governing wing area in various contests.
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