Ailerons are the control surfaces on the wing that provide roll control.
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Do ailerons on opposite wings move together?
It seems nicely symmetrical that opposite ailerons would be locked togther, so that when the left wing's ailerons move up, those on the right wing would move down, by the same amount and at the same speed.
Is this in fact generally the case on…
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Do high-speed ailerons help with the roll rate control in non-FBW?
Do inboard high-speed ailerons help with the roll control by decreasing the moment arm as a secondary benefit? As in make it harder to exceed the roll limits when at high-speed.
I know the main benefit is to avoid aileron reversal. Also I'm aware…
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What are the aileron lengths of commercial and military aircraft?
I would like to know the aileron lengths for different aircraft, such as:
Cessna 150
Airbus A380, A320
Boeing 747, 777, 787
Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor
I have tried to search online, but was unsuccessful in finding the values. I also tried…
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