Ever heard of ELEVONS?? #shorts

Tailless planes like fighter jets or delta wing planes such as Concorde have no horizontal stabilizer/elevator. What do they have instead?
So-called, Elevons or tailerons are control surfaces that combine the functions of the elevator (used for pitch control) and the aileron (used for roll control). If you put the words elevator and aileron together, you get an "elevon".
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[reubencorbett]

Whoever came up with taileron deserves an award

[UltimateCAT]

Amazing but the F-35 F/A-18 and F-22 all have a horizontal stabilizer

[aviatortrucker]

I’m still fascinated and puzzled how the V tail Bonanza works using that configuration.

[albertdietrich-ramirez]

The Space Shuttle also has elevons. However, they are only good for final approach and landing.

[ateneamundo]

You tell, all clear and easy.You're brillant. Tnk for your time ❤

[mancenidograce]

Such a great explanation, clear and precise.

[pilotdebeer]

This is something I've been wondering about for so long!!! Very cool video 😮 Will definitely do some more research on the mechanics behind it 🎉

[veronikathananan]

Thank you SO much for your explanations…!

[pqrstsma]

hmm i never noticed the Concorde didn't have those tail wings until this video!

[vrsmartin]

Was that you Joe that the wheels fell off?

[miniflyerau]

Hi Captain joe, could you talk about the A320’s speed brake system but mentioning that the ailerons also go up a couple seconds after the main speed brakes go up? I noticed it on a recent flight and got curious, it seems like a good idea.

[amparotorremocha]

Perfect in his line ✈️ thanks many Joe

[oeliamoya]

This informative video short taught me about abbreviation combinations....
What a great "infoshit"

[thhseeking]

Your tailless fighter had a tail :P Should have used a Rafale :P

[dogwalker]

Actually Concord used to pump fuel between wing tanks to give roll control.

[flightmaster]

On F16s i like the word they came up with.. Flaperon 😂

[przemyslawwojcik]

What about Cargolux emergency landing and landing gear damage?I was thinging If you were the pilot of this plane?

[yudasgoat]

Far easier to pronounce than ailerator, that's for sure!

[A_Chocolate_Cookie]

My first rc plane had no ailerons and used the rudder + elevator to roll and turn

[abdi]

Amazing content! Thank you. I know that due to speed the plane lift “nose up” to fly. But, what happens seconds before the plan leave the ground? Mechanically, what happens when you pull the steering? I am curious to know, please