What is the main purpose of a frise aileron?
- Help the pilot overcome aerodynamic hinge loads.
- Decrease drag on the up going wing surface.
- Increase drag on the up going aileron.
Explanation
A Frise aileron is hinged so that when it deflects up its leading edge protrudes into the airflow beneath the wing, increasing drag on the up-going aileron (the rising-wing side). This added drag balances the higher induced drag on the descending wing, reducing the adverse yaw that would otherwise oppose the turn.
Imran88 asking:
What is the frise aileron ?
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dimky Posts: 514 30.03.2012 / 22:33
Hello Imran88.
Please check wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adverse_yaw
Frise aileron section.
Please check wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adverse_yaw
Frise aileron section.
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