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Old 06-24-2005 | 08:01 PM
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When calculating wing area, are the ailerons included?
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Old 06-24-2005 | 08:39 PM
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Yes, and so is that area covered with the fuselage.
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When calculating wing area, are the ailerons included?
Definitely since ailerons do contribute to the total lift of the wing, and so are flaps and the area covered by the fuselage.
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