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Old 03-13-2003 | 07:48 PM
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Default Help with aileron differential

Originally posted by CafeenMan
The reason "they" say to trim for more up and less down is because it lowers the angle of attack of the wing. Flaps down = Stalls easily.

The above I don't understand.
Lowers the angel of attack of what half of the wing?
The lower or upper.
The lower wing is lower and flying slower right?
So I think you would want the angel of attack greater on the lower wing because the higher wing is flying faster.
How does the angle of attack change when the wing is secured at a specific angle and is presently fixed?
The wing is still flying but one side is flying slower.
And the angle of attack remains the same no matter how steep the turn.