Frise-Type Aileron
What is frise-type aileron?
A Frise-type aileron has a nose that sticks out below the wing's lower surface when the aileron is deflected upward, creating extra drag on that side to help reduce adverse yaw (the tendency of the nose to pull in the wrong direction during a turn).
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