Strakes

Could someone explain Strakes? What exactly are they and what are they used for?

Welcome to VAF!!!!

Scott, welcome to VAF.

Strakes have been discussed numerous times here, you should be able to find information by using the search function.

A quick summery for you, they are small curved tabs on the fuse just above the wing leading edge.

Here is a photo stolen from one of the prior threads.



And here is a tread about them.

http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=77228&highlight=strake