mr_matt

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Hello,

In jets (able maybe other discipline s) the use of crow aileron on landing had become prevalent.

From a physics perspective, I believe these crowed ailerons act as spoilers, kill some list and potentially increase (steepen) the approach angle. Just a guess.

What I do not understand is how crow would increase roll stability? I mean lessening the tendency to tip stall.

Some liken the raised aileron to the same as washout. I don't see that.

So what is the physics behind the (perceived?) roll stability improvement?

Thanks

buzzard bait

With washout the incidence line between the leading edge and trailing edge has a negative angle at the tip compared to the angle at the root. That reduces the tendency to stall at the tip. Crow does exactly the same thing, but using hinges instead of twist. But the difference is not built in...it can be controlled, and it can be much more extreme. Therefore it not only reduces tip stall, it can also increase drag in a very safe way, since the tips won't stall.

Jim