I think it has more to do with airflow than lift. When you get on the highway next time, put your hand out the window traveling at speed. Change the angle and see what happens. You hand is not creating lift, but, the angle of attack is high enough that the air flowing above and under your hand forces your hand to go up or down. This force is not lift, but airflow. This is all about elevators, flaps and trim tabs. I am sure TIMBO can instruct much better on this.

Just like a rudder, a rudder without water flow is NOTHING, just an object in the water. Once the boat starts moving the rudders start doing there job.

I cant believe I just replied to this. This is what RUMS does to you.

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