The movable surfaces affecting the camber of a wing are dynamically
adjusted to optimize wing camber for optimum lift/drag ratios under
changing conditions during a given flight phase. In a preferred
embodiment, an add-on dynamic adjustment control module provides command
signals for optimum positioning of trailing edge movable surfaces, i.e.,
inboard flaps, outboard flaps, ailerons, and flaperons, which are used in
place of the predetermined positions of the standard flight control
system. The dynamic adjustment control module utilizes inputs of changing
aircraft conditions such as altitude, Mach number, weight, center of
gravity, vertical speed and flight phase. The dynamic adjustment control
module's commands for repositioning the movable surfaces of the wing are
transmitted through the standard flight control system to actuators for
moving the flight control surfaces.