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Old 8th Apr 2004, 12:56
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Tinstaafl
 
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They'd add more drag, giving a larger moment about the hinge line than would otherwise be there. Since the pilot is the one opposing this moment then the controls would feel 'heavier'.

Analogous to the change in feel from low speed to higher speed.
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