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Old 03-25-2003 | 06:52 AM
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Default Double T-Tail?

I have been rolling the following idea in my head after seeing a couple of pylon racer designs.

I was thinking of using a convetional T-tail design with a smaller than normal h-stab. at the top of the fin. Then placing an all-moving elevator mid way (more or less) up the fin. The sum of the two areas would be that of a normal h-stab. and elevator.

Would there be any advantages/disadvantages in doing this?

-Q.

Here is a picture of what I'm proposing:

Opps. Can't seem to upload it. Seems there's a problem with RCU. Try looking at my gallery by following this link http://www.rcuniverse.com/gallery/sh...php?photo=9357