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Principles of Flightmedium#523

Washout (wing twist) is designed to:

A

Increase tip stall tendency

B

Increase the critical angle of attack

C

Make the wing root stall before the tip, preserving aileron effectiveness

Correct
D

Reduce wing structural weight

Explanation

Washout reduces the angle of incidence at the tips relative to the root, ensuring root stall first and maintaining roll control.

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