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Old 06-21-2005 | 06:35 AM
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Default RE: Mass blancing ailerons

Yep, the full plane shot is a tad indistinct. One comment on the "scoop" design I had was that it would cause the aileron or hinges to break near the outboard end of the wings because of the drag caused by the scoop. Practically, the scoop is faired in at the front and only cataches the air when the ailerons are deflected. After about 6 or so flights, no problems were evident and no flutter occurred despite some high speed passes. Sadly, the plane is in need of a new right wing after a mid air collision and subsequent crash into a tree while trying an emergency landing!!