These tail rudders and side stabilizers are controlled by air pressure.
Once upon a time, it had been a fallen chipwing with a broken tail rudder, or a wounded toyo pup.
The colorful dragon/flag roundel appeared in various sizes, most often on the tail rudder.
The turbulence and wind shear caused a crack in either the tail rudder, the tailplane, or both.
The next year, they added a tail rudder for turning right or left - yaw control.
A cool, moist wind smelling of rain was causing the tail rudder to flap wildly.
Normally, Bobby would be following it around, pointing out the hand-painted swastika on the tail rudder.
The tail rudders and side stabilizers are operated by air pressure.
Engineers also discovered a new holdup, a problem in the tail rudder, Mr. Readdy said.
A new holdup is a problem discovered in the tail rudder, which also serves as a speed brake.