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The elevator is often deflecting air the opposite direction as the wings when loaded in a normal configuration. This airplane is designed for Maximum efficiency and long range. Let me know what you think of my post at the bottom. ;-)

There are two ways that wingtips are modified: 1: to generate more lift such as in a S.T.O.L. Kit. 2. to reduce drag and increase fuel efficiency such as in Winglets seen on airliners. Both wingtip modification address the adverse effects of wingtip vortices. The fundamental situation is...