The large tail surfaces are ready to be hooked up. The huge surface area allows easy 3D aerobatics.

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Posted by: gwh on Jul 19, 2006 05:47 AM
The large tail surfaces are ready to be hooked up. The huge surface area allows easy 3D aerobatics.
 
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Trimming the cowling to clear the motor, using a piece of poster board to make a template.
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Side view of surface deflections. Notice there is no vertical fin -- just a tall fuselage and the rudder mounted directly to it.
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The tail servos connected to the surfaces on very short linkages.
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The extreme control movements allow the Harrier to perform amazing stunts.
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