Hello there. I'd like some clarification from any1 having info on the Kodiak's wing design..taken from the website:
So how does Modern STOL Design inspire confidence through technology?
Allison Ranch demands a 60-degree turn on final, and every knot over 70 means using more runway for rollout. KODIAK’s discontinuous leading edge helps give a skilled pilot the ability to make this approach possible.
Here’s how: The outer section of the airfoil provides lift and full aileron control at airspeeds lower than comparably-sized airplanes can even fly. The sudden change in the airfoil halfway down the wing creates a vortex that keeps airflow moving where you need it most.
This is just one of many features that give you the confidence to fly at speeds and angles normally associated with aircraft half the KODIAK’s size.
My question, how does the outer section of the wing provide more aileron control at low speed? And I got lost on the vortex issue...
Any explanation would be MOST appreciated!