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App. No. 15/972,363

Aircraft Spade Apparatus

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App. No.
15/972,363
Abstract

An aileron counterbalance or aircraft spade apparatus disposed to afford optimal drag force, which particularly enhances the capability of an aircraft to spin, turn and dive more quickly and efficiently in aircraft races. The aircraft spade apparatus includes a rectangular shape and which exhibits a greater surface area and higher drag force characteristics.

Claims (6)

1 . An aileron counterbalance apparatus comprising:

a linearly disposed rectangular structure comprising an under layer of twisted composite material, a laminate top coat and a set of mounting apertures.

2 . The aileron counterbalance apparatus of claim 1 wherein the under layer of twisted composite material is visible through the laminate top coat.

3 . The aileron counterbalance apparatus of claim 1 wherein the aileron counterbalance apparatus comprises no downwardly-extending spade flanges.

4 . The aileron counterbalance apparatus of claim 1 wherein the aileron counterbalance apparatus comprises a uniform thickness.

5 . The aileron counterbalance apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a set of mounting apertures.