SM
What used to worry me a bit is the side loads on the tail, but I'm sure they're well accounted for.
Not really. Slipping is not supposed to be a high speed manouver and it does indeed put some strain on the tailplane and sternpost. Besides which, what is the point of slipping at higher speeds? ... OK, I guess if you're in combat there might be a need
JF
Thanks for that answer of yours! ... trust a test pilot to make it sound so complicated
I reckon I'd better shut up now as my brain is getting sore with all this thought on what to me is a dark science ... aerodynamics
SS