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Old 12-12-2002 | 03:40 PM
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DIPSY
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Default to elevon or not to!

Apparently the GR1 tornado was initially built without a rudder. From what I read, the first crosswind approach brought the designers back to reality. Test pilots told them it needed a rudder.
If the use spoilers does not reduce the need for rudders, and they produce positive yaw in the turn, then elevons definately need help in the verticle plane. How many full size aircraft do we see without a rudder.
Dave