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Measurements in flight of the stability, lateral control, and stalling characteristics of an airplane equipped with full-span Zap flaps and spoiler-type ailerons

Don R. Christophersen

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Report presenting the stability, lateral-control, and stalling characteristics of an airplane modified to accommodate full-span Zap flaps.The static and dynamic longitudinal and lateral stability was satisfactory, but there were some undesirable lateral-control characteristics, including excessive friction and elasticity.

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Key concepts: Aileron, Airplane, Longitudinal static stability, Structural engineering, Engineering, Span (engineering), Stability (learning theory), Control theory (sociology)