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Old November 5th 17, 09:45 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default ASW 20 Handling Issues?

On Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 2:44:28 PM UTC-5, Dave Nadler wrote:
On Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 2:23:24 PM UTC-5, wrote:
...I heard a story/rumor/speculation that the fabric tape used to cover
the flap/wing joint might be to blame if it bulged out into the airflow
during slow flight and triggered separation.


IIRC that tape bulging caused aileron flutter, but not other problems.
Regardless, the tape should have been replaced with mylar on all 20's.
Hank???


Flutter was associated with seal tapes. Flaps fluttered more than ailerons if I remember correctly. Mylar is a good improvement and was standard on B and C. Flaps on A go down far enough to be tough on Mylar on bottom when in full landing flap.
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