>
>There was also the (probably minor) problem of the control surfaces vs the
>flaps, I believe, Jim. For
>instance the elevator might be raised to flare the aircraft prior to
>touchdown, but that would also
>reduce the lift as you were raising the “flaps” in the process. I was never
>an expert on those
>controls, though.
>
Non-convetional aircraft such as this have always been a control problem.
Next time you get the opportunity, check out the bellcranks in the V-tailed
Beechcraft.
Rudder controls on flying wings are interesting. On the B-2 there are
spoilers on the top surface for yaw (rudder) control, while the elevons provide
pitch (elevator) and roll (ailerons). The Chinese went one step further with
their flying wing RPV drone. The elevons are split, so they open up producing
drag for yaw (rudder) control. I'd love to see the mechanics for that, though
it's probably under computer control instead of being straight mechanical.
Chris
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