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Old 06-27-2002, 08:13 PM
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Default Using flaperons......need help

A lot depends on the airfoil shape, If the center of lift moves ahead of the center of gravity the nose will pitch up. If the center of lift does not move, the increased drag will hold the nose stable or let it drop.

This is what I have always been told. I trust the information, but I do not have any data to support it. I have experienced both situation with my present and past planes.