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Old 21st November 2001 | 23:49
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A bigger vertical stabiliser will increase directional stability. If you alter the ratio of lateral to directional stability you alter the spiral stability. In this case, increasing the fin area whilst doing nothing to the dihedral will DECREASE the spiral stability - that is reduce it's tendency to roll wings level when disturbed.

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