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Old 29th Oct 2011, 21:17
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FE Hoppy
 
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sub-sonic doesn't really need a flying tail to retain control authority but once you get into trans-sonic/ supersonic regime then the ability to trim mach on the stab leaving full authority on the elevator becomes useful.
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