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Old 06-02-2008, 06:23 PM
MB_Avro_UK MB_Avro_UK is offline
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Originally Posted by Oktoberfest View Post
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Sorry, I don't agree. If an aircraft looses it's tail section, the aerodynamic configuration of the aircraft is drastically changed.

It becomes 'nose heavy' to the extreme. And there is no elevator response possible.

The B-17 example I gave was witnessed by those on the ground. It was seen to fall vertically.

In other words, the aircraft in this situation becomes an 'arrow'.


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