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Old 09-29-2008 | 11:15 AM
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Default RE: what causes flutter?


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Please guys do not ever think that sealing your hinge line will prevent, or even reduce flutter.
BRAVO! Thank you!

I've been saying this, and have been met with disbelief.


Anything you can do to PREVENT harmonics helps.

This includeds, removing slop, using stronger stiffer pushrods and control horns, etc.

One particularly effective way of reducing flutter is using multiple servos.

The other servos stiffen the control surface, prevent blowback, and deaden or eliminate harmonics.