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This document discusses the use and design of aileron spades. It provides the following key points: 1) Aileron spades provide additional aileron control surface area forward of the hinge line, increasing sensitivity. Early uses included the Zlin aircraft in the 1960s and experiments by Mike Frey on various aircraft in the 1970s. 2) Basic design guidelines are provided, such as not exceeding 25% of the total aileron area and positioning the spade center of area no further forward than 1/4 of the distance

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sergiolld

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