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Old 01-06-2005 | 04:04 PM
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Jim Thomerson
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Default RE: Can someone explain scale C/L?

I will partially disagree with kdheath. I have built a couple of airplanes with adjustable rudders and, just for kicks, tried them in different configurations. If you crank the rudder out you can increase line tension in level flight to a great extent. Notice I said level flight. Take the airplane up high and it is likely to fall in on you because of excessive yaw.

A Rabe rudder, invented by Al Rabe, is a rudder coupled to the elevator such that the rudder moves in a specified manner when the elevator moves up or down. There is a complete explanation of how and why on Stuka Stunt Works Control Line Forum.

Jim