Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › II. Airframe › Task C. Flight Controls

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Other aerodynamic wing features.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 1-32
Chapter 1: Aircraft Structures › Flight Control Surfaces › Other Wing Features
It is an aerodynamic device designed to reduce the drag created by…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 1-32
Chapter 1: Aircraft Structures › Secondary or Auxiliary Control Surfaces › Tabs
forces needed to deflect a control increase with speed and the angle of desired deflection. Other Wing Features There may be other structures visible on the wings of an aircraft that contribute to performance. Winglets, vortex generators, stall fences ... common wing features. Introductory descriptions of each are given in the following paragraphs. A winglet is an obvious vertical upturn of the wing’s tip resembling a vertical stabilizer. It is an aerodynamic device designed to reduce the drag created…