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GSR	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.
BUUUUUUUUUUUCK!!!! Scotty

Harley Condra

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.

RAPPTOR

09-05-2010 10:54 AM

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:D nope . rudders are in

Joe C

09-05-2010 11:36 AM

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That is a great shot of the F-18 at takeoff

bevar

09-05-2010 11:40 AM

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The rudders are in to assist in lifting the nose for take off.

Beave

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ORIGINAL: RAPPTOR

:D nope . rudders are in

rjbob

09-05-2010 01:07 PM

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ORIGINAL: Joe C

That is a great shot of the F-18 at takeoff

WRONG, JOE!!!!!

That's just a photo of the carrier's hood ornament.

Doctor jet

09-05-2010 01:15 PM

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I have read that deflecting the rudders inwards provides better directional stability at low airspeed.

Joe C

09-05-2010 01:17 PM

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Would that work in our models, on the F-18?

bevar

09-05-2010 01:22 PM

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http://cencio4.wordpress.com/2009/10...ring-take-off/

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