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Why fabric covered control surfaces?

Postby aewest » Thu Jun 26, 2003 4:51 pm

A B-17 flown into town this week, The control surfaces were fabric covered...why. The flaps were metal.
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Re: Why fabric covered control surfaces?

Postby Woodlouse2002 » Thu Jun 26, 2003 5:36 pm

Cause fabrics lighter, cheaper, easier to repair and many other reasons.

Flaps are metal cause the weight will help hold them inposition and they need to be stronger.
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Re: Why fabric covered control surfaces?

Postby aewest » Fri Jun 27, 2003 5:24 pm

Thank you
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