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Everything You Need To Know About Ailerons

Pilot Institute

The asymmetry between the top and bottom surface of the wing is called wing camber. The downward movement of the aileron increases the asymmetry and, therefore, the camber while raising the aileron reduces the wing camber. The resulting loss of lift leads to a rapid descent by the aircraft. What Is Aircraft Stability?

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