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FOD · May 22nd, 2006, 13:02

Had a DE ask my student why the arrow he was flying had a stabilator instead of an elevator "like cessna's have"? I know stabilators are create a little less drag and are better for maneverability, but not sure what he was looking for. Thinking it might have to do with stability as well. Anyone have any thoughts as to why piper used a stabilator instead of an elevator like on cessna's?

May 22nd, 2006, 13:02	#1
FOD Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 213	Elevator vs Stabilator Had a DE ask my student why the arrow he was flying had a stabilator instead of an elevator "like cessna's have"? I know stabilators are create a little less drag and are better for maneverability, but not sure what he was looking for. Thinking it might have to do with stability as well. Anyone have any thoughts as to why piper used a stabilator instead of an elevator like on cessna's?