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Technical and Performance => General Rotary Technical Support => : murz September 28, 2017, 04:52:11 PM

: Difference between Wing and Spoiler
: murz September 28, 2017, 04:52:11 PM

Really neat article I found online, I really didn't know about the differences between these two terms.

Basically a spoiler distorts and organizes unstable air, while a wing is designed to create downforce.

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/wings-spoilers-youre-probably-doing-it-wrong-1665312667 (http://oppositelock.kinja.com/wings-spoilers-youre-probably-doing-it-wrong-1665312667)

I found this from this youtube video about the FD's aerodynamics, which is also interesting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=58&v=5ZDfqlQlejY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=58&v=5ZDfqlQlejY)

Also, the FC is actually a bit superior to the FD in the Aerodynamics department. Figured I'd share this with you guys.