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Old 11-08-2005 | 03:46 PM
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cameron
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Default RE: Pattern planes and full span ailerons.

Turbulence/ disturbed air over the stab.
ie Aileron deflection changes airflow and therefore effectiveness of the rudder and elevator.
The less coupling in a pattern plane the better, so to have the application of one control (aileron) affect another controls power is a negative. Outboard ailerons= more leverage, less airflow disturbance (that matters to us anyway).
Cam