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RE.8 Flying controls diagram

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Flying controls Points of note.

Flying controls
Points of note.

  • The rudder trim comprised of a simple spring attached to one end of the rudder bar. The tension of the spring was adjusted via a small lever.
  • The rear cockpit was fitted with emergency flying controls comprising of a control column (elevator control only) mounted on the starboard side, and a simple handgrip fitted to the rudder cables to provide some rudder control.