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Old 18th Mar 2023, 10:21
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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.
The Pitch Trim Actuator (56) pushes/pulls on the front spar of the Vert Stab which pivots the v stab fore/aft around rear spar attachment (57) and therefore inreases/decreases the tailplane/horiz stab angle of incidence.

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