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Offline pembquist

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Re: Another Interesting Question
« Reply #15 on: October 10, 2013, 12:14:58 PM »
The ercoupe originally did not have rudder pedals and had limited elevator travel so you could not stall. Sort of a precursor to airbus.
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Offline Charge

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Re: Another Interesting Question
« Reply #16 on: October 10, 2013, 02:21:02 PM »
"do flying wings have rudder pedals?"

Yes, the rudder control is established by deploying sort of airbrakes on the turn's side. This can be done simply by splitting the ailerons in two so that they open when the rudder pedal is pressed, otherwise there needs to be a separate airbrake on top and bottom sides of the wing.

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