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Old 09-28-2008 | 01:24 AM
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Default RE: what causes flutter?

Sealing the hinge gap is indeed a good construction technique.

But saying it's going to reduce flutter is like saying a covered wing will flutter less than a painted wing. (Note: wings, stabs, fins etc are also subject to flutter, not just control surfaces) The following video is of a wing with no aileron (So no gap)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8D7YCCLGu5Y