Here is another method to get aileron action.  Run a series of parallel
ducts from the leading edge or just below the leading edge of the wing
to the top of the wing.  Put slide valves in the ducts all ganged
together to regulate the air flow.  As the air is vented to the top of
the wing, lift is decreased.  Connect the left and right slide valves
through the stick in the cockpit for differential aileron action.  The
only moving part would be the slide in the valve; the rest would be
fixed structure, so balancing for high speed flutter would not be
needed.  Partially opening the valves on both wings during high speed
flight would provide reflexed ailerons for enhanced performance. 
Do you think that would work?

Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
sidney.w...@l-3com.com


>...about hingeless ailerons?
The hinge is replaced with a flex-plate made of 0.016" 6061-T6
 http://www.zenithair.com/kit-data/ht-aileron.html

Paul Smith

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