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Taz · 22 September 2005, 07:28 AM

If memory serves correctly, the Sopwith Triplane, but not the Camel, could adjust the incidence on the tailplane. The elevator was not adjustable except it moved with the tailplane. Sort of like the F-8 Crusader, which could change the incidence on its wing to improve low speed characteristics.

Terry Phillips
Taz

22 September 2005, 07:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
Taz Forum Ace Contributor Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,738	If memory serves correctly, the Sopwith Triplane, but not the Camel, could adjust the incidence on the tailplane. The elevator was not adjustable except it moved with the tailplane. Sort of like the F-8 Crusader, which could change the incidence on its wing to improve low speed characteristics. Terry Phillips Taz Last edited by Taz; 22 September 2005 at 08:05 AM.