Answer by jti107 for What causes aileron and elevator flutter?
Flutter is essentially an aerodynamic and structural interaction that has gone unstable. At certain speeds and flight conditions, the aero forces interact with the structural dynamics of the aircraft....
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Imbalanced or loose (and, in extreme cases, structurally weak) control surfaces can cause flutter, a type of harmonic motion. Flutter is a very dangerous condition; if it is not stopped, it can cause...
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This video shows a Hawker jet with the wing fluttering up and down like it's about to break. What can cause flutter like that? Can it actually cause a wing or stabilizer failure? How can flutter be...
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