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Old 08-19-2009, 02:31 PM   #93 (permalink)
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Another idea, it might make sense if the tail or part of it, were hinged/spring loaded,

scenario, riding along, doo da doo, side wind comes, deflects tail, increases camber on windward side, generates force to counteract tipping.

Or it is totally baked idea.
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