End plates and winglets improve aerodynamic characteristics of aircraft wings and other fixed lifting surfaces. Retractable end plates automatically actuated by same shaft that deflects lifting surface and require little or no extra power and absolutely no control input from cockpit. Besides being modular in construction, easily fitted to any existing aircraft design with only minor modifications.


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    Title :

    Retractable End Plates for Aircraft Lifting Surfaces


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    Publication date :

    1985-10-01



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    Miscellaneous


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    Language :

    English


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