WASH-IN, WASH-OUT - A method of increasing lift by increasing (Wash-In) or decreasing (Wash-Out) the angle of incidence on the outer part of an airplane wing to counteract the effects of engine torque.
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Wash-in: An increase of the angle of incidence of a wing towards the tips.
Wash-out: A decrease of the angle of incidence of a wing towards the tips designed to delay tip stalling.
A decrease in angle of attack toward the wing tip is called washout whereas an increase in angle of attack toward the wing tip is called wash-in.
 See also: Rotor, Dynamic, Direct, Aircraft, Pilot
  
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