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Message started by JayG on Feb 21st, 2011 at 5:11pm

Title: Re: Lou - STORIES
Post by LOU on Apr 7th, 2020 at 1:49pm
Aileron Balance Panel on the Boeing 707

https://imgur.com/a/f4ol5yA


The Boeing 707 was the last plane made without boosted controls.  Only the rudder on the 707 was hydraulically powered.  The balance panel aided the pilot in moving the ailerons and the elevator as well.

Here is a cool page with explanations of aircraft flight controls.

https://docplayer.net/39382857-Control-surfaces-rudder-ailerons-elevator-trailing-edge-flaps-leading-edge-flaps-flaperons-spoilers.html   

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