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Old 12-09-2006 | 03:05 AM
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Default RAFALE canard control setup

I have been watching video footage of real Rafale jets maneuvering and noticed that the canards pitch down substantially when the jet is put into a steep climb or tight turn. As I am building a turbine Rafale I am interested in this observed control integration and whether I should incorporate it in my models control mixing or just do the conventional positive canard movement with up elevon mix. Is the reason the canards pitch down to keep them at a lower AOA and thus generating maximum lift in high alpha maneuvers?