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Old 8th Sep 2010, 14:32
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Use of fabric in rudder & elevators ( DC-3 DC-4 etc)
I can understand that for weight reasons small GA a/c used fabric covered contol surfaces but not sure at all why fabric was still used on much bigger planes from the DC-3 thru DC-7 and even the Super Connie.

Any suggestions?
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