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Old 04-09-2004 | 10:57 AM
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Tall Paul
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Default RE: TE of the ailerons

For very fast flight, tapering is a requirement.
For moderately fast flight, pattern planes for example, it doesn't hurt.
For sport flying, it makes no difference.
The extra mass of a non-tapered trailing edge enhances the opportunity for flutter at speed, as it's furthest from the hinge point.