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Old 22nd Dec 2010, 15:20
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Think of the chord between the wingtip and the tip of the spoiler when extended.
If you then draw the relative wind (a little under horizontal when in ground effect I'd suppose) you will see the new chordline will have a negative AOA when flying horizontal or at a slight negative angle.
The effect will be pressure buildup on the top surface of the wing, creating downforce.
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