> 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.
The Northrop YB-35 used the split aileron design for yaw control.
I've got a version of this loaded up in my flight simulator. Very cool
design and the flight dynamics are fascinating.
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Ken Norton
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