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Old 14th April 2007, 08:26 PM   #2 (permalink)
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"bobmrg" < wrote

> Check a few owner's manuals. How many say that the flaps are Frise
> flaps? Split flaps? This kind of information is not contained in
> operating manuals.


The term "Frise" refers to a type of aileron that has a nose that sticks
down into the airstream when the aileron is raised, thus creating drag and
helping to coordinate the turn, no?

I have not heard of Frise Flaps before.
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Jim in NC
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