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Old 4th Jul 2007, 10:08
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Shaggy Sheep Driver
 
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SS is quite correct. If the wind over the elevator is from trailing edge to leading edge due a strong tailwind on the ground (accentuated in a 'T' tailed taildragger beciase the elevator will not be much affected by propwash), and you keep the stick back, the elevator will develop lift and unless the aeroplane is very tail-heavy the tail will rise.
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