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Old 09-05-2010 | 10:23 AM
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The rudders appear to be both deflected inwards (like a speed brake) in this launch shot?? or is it an illusion.
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Old 09-05-2010 | 10:54 AM
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Think of a "V" tail.
When the rudders are deflected inboard, they act like "UP" elevator.
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Old 09-05-2010 | 10:54 AM
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nope . rudders are in
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Old 09-05-2010 | 11:36 AM
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That is a great shot of the F-18 at takeoff
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Old 09-05-2010 | 11:40 AM
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The rudders are in to assist in lifting the nose for take off.

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nope . rudders are in
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Old 09-05-2010 | 01:07 PM
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That is a great shot of the F-18 at takeoff
WRONG, JOE!!!!!

That's just a photo of the carrier's hood ornament.
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I have read that deflecting the rudders inwards provides better directional stability at low airspeed.
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Would that work in our models, on the F-18?
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