Aileron Length
 

Hello All,
I fly a 64" wing on my combat planes with 30" ailerons, inch and a half wide. 1 servo mounted in the center of the wing. I want to play with putting 2 servos in the wing one for each aileron to get better roll rate. My question is how short can I make my ailerons. I know ailerons are most effective near the wing tip but at what point do they become just drag as they get near the fuse.

Thanks,
Rick

RE: Aileron Length
 

I don't know the scientic formula, but I can tell you this:

On several planes with strip ailerons, I have cut the inner 1/3 off to use as flaps and it made no noticable difference in roll rate

RE: Aileron Length
 

Thanks Minnflyer,
That was going to be my first guess if not given something more concrete. Btw I liked your write up on the Skybolt, I'm building one now.

Rick