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Ailerons slightly lift when selecting flaps for T/O


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On the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar, the ailerons move up slightly when flaps are extended as part of an aerodynamic design feature intended to maintain desirable handling characteristics. Specifically, this "up-float" reduces the effectiveness of the ailerons to prevent over-controlling in low-speed, high-lift configurations, while often complementing the high-lift system for smoother, more stable approaches, potentially assisting in the Direct Lift Control (DLC)

 

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