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Old 11-05-2007 | 05:32 AM
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Default RE: Advantages of an airfoiled stab?

Structural strength is the biggest advantage for airfoiled stabs on models. Since you can make the main spar thicker, you get a stiffer structure which can help in preventing flutter for larger/faster models. For large models, it is usually lighter to have a built up stab as well.