Flap Seal Aerodynamics... Part 1 Please read all four Parts...you will find it interesting.
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Theory and facts of Sealing Flaps, Ailerons, Rudder and Elevators are discussed on this page, from: "Aircraft Design : A Conceptual Approach by; Daniel P. Raymer...Text book from University of Washington Dept of Aerodynamically Engineering.
The intent is help you understand why Sealing the Gaps in your aircraft will increase the slow speed performance to help to clear those power wires and trees at the end of the departure runway. Then allowing you to land slower so small airfields will be available to you.
The intent is NOT to teach Aerodynamics'...Scroll side ways to read: Unsealed Flaps (Ailerons) has 15% less LIFT.
We add 10% More Lift for Total of 25% GREATER Lift than no Gap-Seals at all.
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Our Gap-Seals add 10% More Lift for 25% GREATER Lift when compared to NO Gap-Seals...Scroll →
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