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Old 21st Mar 2011, 07:45
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Nepotisim
 
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It is called wash out. It is a twist in the wing where the angle of incidence changes between the root and the tip.

I think the angle of incidence is greater at the root thus, on a swept wing aircraft, causing the root to stall first and a nose down tilting moment. Assisting with the recovery. Whilst at the tip the outboard ailerons are still working.

Hope this helps.
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