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Old 12-12-2004 | 02:19 PM
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Tall Paul
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Default RE: X-29 Vertical Canard Placement/Stability Issues

3D needs airflow at zero airspeed over the control surfaces. You can't get that with a jet.
Vertical, yes, but hovering, it will be difficult.