Hi Don, Wouldn't an aileron, that was hinged with a flexible aluminum plate, be more susceptible to flutter at the speeds the current crop of KRs are attaining
Steve Eberhart Steve at the speeds we are discussing here ALL flight surfaces should (must in my opinion) be balanced. The hinge mechanism used would have little if any effect on flutter. I too am opting for Dr Deans approach on all hinged surfaces. A little costlier to build but hinge service life will be much longer and friction a non-issue. Doug Rupert -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.11/191 - Release Date: 12/2/2005
