Tailless Aircraft: How Airplanes Fly Without a Tail
Pilot Institute
JUNE 4, 2025
Upward Deflection : Raising both elevons decreases the camber of the wing. Downward Deflection : When the elevons are lowered, the camber increases. Lesser weight only contributes to better performance, like increased payload capacity and improved fuel efficiency. Lift is reduced, and the nose pitches downward.
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