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Old 04-20-2004 | 09:57 AM
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Default SU27 Flanker control surfaces?

Building one from plans which use traditional aileron/elevator configuration. I want to build a scale version but am confused by how the full size actually works with respect to the 'flaperons'. It uses tailerons, has dual slotted flaps inboard, and what are described as outboard flaps where ailerons would normally be. These facts are according to a book Military Aircraft Anatomy. The question is would flaperons coupled with all moving tail surfaces function on a model? I don't know enough about jet aircraft design to know if this is a unique design, or in fact, if the book is correct. Any help out there? Thanks, Bill S.