With the ailerons away from the neutral, induced drag is
- higher on the lower wing plus profile drag also increases.
- unchanged but the profile drag is somewhat higher.
- higher on the upper wing plus profile drag increases.
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RK Posts: 10 22.02.2021 / 22:50
i think its wrong the lower wing during a turn has bigger angle of attack so the lower wing has more induced drag !!!
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Bidan01 Posts: 1 05.03.2021 / 12:15
As we know upper wing in turn have ailerons down which leads for increase in lift, however induced drag is a lift drag, so higher or upper going wing have more induced drag and profile drag.
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Afshinarabi Posts: 2 23.05.2026 / 12:59
When ailerons are deflected away from neutral, the down going aileron increases the local camber and angle of attack, producing more lift and, consequently, more drag on that wing. As a result, the statement that completes your sentence correctly is :higher on the lower wing plus profile drag also increases. Why ?Moving the ailerons causes the wing with the down going aileron to generate more lift, which leads to a greater pressure differential and stronger wingtip vortices, thereby increasing induced drag. Additionally, the increased angle of attack and camber on that side disrupt the airflow and increase profile (form) drag
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