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Old 08-14-2006 | 12:31 AM
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Tall Paul
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Default RE: flutter in aileron and flaps
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I couldn't help but notice that the diagram seems to be in conflict with that quote. If force = torque/distance, shouldn't the 2 inch arm show 48oz/2 = 24oz of force? And that would reverse as well with the torque = force x distance where 24oz of force x 2 inches = 48 oz of torque. It would make sense when lengthening the servo arm, resulting force gets lowered. Does that seem right?
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Yep, I fingered that out.
But the basic premise of moving the pushrod -out- on the surface horn reduces the opportunity for flutter.
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