Concorde pitch control

[Aussie Andy]

Elevon - see http://www.rcmicroflight.com/library/glossary.asp#E

A control surface (elevator+aileron). An aileron with differential and collective actuation located a significant distance behind the CG. Common on flying wings.

See also http://education.yahoo.com/reference.../e0086600.html

NOUN: A control surface on an airplane that combines the functions of an elevator and an aileron. ETYMOLOGY: elev(ator) + (ailer)on.

Hope this helps,


Andy