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Old 03-05-2004 | 11:34 AM
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KenLitko
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Default RE: Full span ailerons

The aileron is actually pretty ineffective when extended out to the tip (the tip portion is ineffective) because the lift near the tip goes to zero. So, the portion of the aileron near the tip is unable to modify the flow in a significant way to roll the craft.