Got Rudder?
Just wonder'n.....how a thermal ship would fare with ailerons/elevator only. I'm aware that a few plane types get along just fine without one....but I can't remember ever seeing a thermal type plane sans rudder. Specifically, what interests me is the advantage of a considerably lighter tail (no control rod, hinges, horn or rudder structure). Is there anyone flying slope/thermal who can shed some light on the matter?