Originally Posted by
washoutt
I'm still not clear on the moving fin of the Jetstar. Does the whole fin turn atound a vertical axis to function as a huge rudder? What does the construction look like, has anybody a drawing or picture of this intriguing characteristic? Thanks for any info.
I get the impression that the Jetstar's fin can be rotated in the fore and aft axis to adjust the angle of incidence of the tailplane which is attached to the fin. The rudder and elevator appear to be conventional.
I could be completely wrong, and very happy to be corrected.