Originally Posted by
Machinbird
The DC-9/MD-80 elevators have a mind of their own at rest since there is no direct connection to the elevator from the control column. Jet blast and wind can move them to extreme positions.
Yep, I was thinking that it's pretty common to see the split horizontal tail surfaces on a parked DC-9 or MD-80. Anybody know if there is anything that you check up there on the walk around?