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Old 23rd September 2025 | 11:53
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Tailspin Turtle
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Another illustration (mine) of the initial Bell Model 30 flight controls:

The "pump handle" was also yaw control; there were no rudder pedals. After a Bell test pilot was assigned to the program, rudder pedals were added and the throttle put on the collective.

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