[WWI] Dr.I ailerons

[Steve Cox]

>> 
>> 
>> On 18 Jul 2007, at 22:39, Steven Perry wrote:
>> 
>>> > I seem to recall something about different L & R aileron size on
>>> > Fokker Dr.Is. Is this so and if so, which aileron was larger.
>>> >
>>> > My R/C Dr.I is a real squirrel to fly. It does not want to trun
>>> > right even with rudder mixed with the ailerons. I'm trying to
>>> > figure out why and just can't recall the details of the aileron
>>> > issue on Dr.Is Can anyone set me straight?
>>> >
>>> > Thx
>>> > sp
>>> >
>> 
> 
> IIRC the design of the aileron was changed during the production run. One
> particular aircraft (Von Stapenhorst) was captured that had one aileron
> changed for the other type, presumably after being damaged. The old Revell kit
> reproduced this.

regards
Steve
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