On the Effect of Sideslip Angle on the Behavior of Flared Folding Wingtips

What is it about?

Letting part of a wing flap freely during flight can reduce the forces on an aircraft, lowering its weight and saving fuel. These floating wingtips can also improve control. This paper studies how they behave in certain wind conditions, like crosswind landings, and shows that their stability in these situations is important to consider when designing aircraft that use them.

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