harman@vu-vlsi.Villanova.EDU (Glen Harman) (07/29/88)
In every picture of an orbiting shuttle I've seen, the "flaps" are in very similiar positions. The port flap is raised, while the starboad flap is in a neutral position. I am curious; What functions, if any, do the control surfaces have during ascent and orbit? Glenvar Harman