Question:
Why is the Horizontal Stabilizer Aerofoil, located on the tail section, on a Bell 407/412 (possibly others) oriented upside down (ie. produces lift downwards)?
Is this to balance the rotorcraft about the c.g. at higher airspeeds?
Cheers,
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