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Old 04-06-2008 | 07:46 PM
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chashint
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Default RE: Dihedral
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The dihedral works by increasing the lift on the low side. A wing tilted from level has less lift that one that is level. The greater the angle, the less lift.
Don
Why does the wing being "tilted" away from "level" make any difference in the lift being generated compared to the other wing ?
How does the wing know that it is on the low side so it can produce more lift ?
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