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This is a great example of posts that get progressively misconstrued, but thanks, that was my understanding from the outset, I probably didn't express it well.

Again, not suggesting I know the finer mechanics of any other teams rudder / stabiliser / elevator systems :blink: I assume ETNZ & LR's are fixed, end plate style stabilizers, where the only way they can adjust AOA is by pitching the whole integrated unit fore and aft via pivoting at the...

True, we (or I) don't know for sure. I am just guessing based on OR's video of their operation. Others could be using entirely different systems, although I guess the options are fairly limited.

^+1 I cheered when OR cleaned up Alinghi and handed EB the reality check he sorely needed in the Court room and on the water. Only another Billionaire like LE had the resources to take on a true tyrant and LE deserves credit for doing so. I still think things can settle down and a fair event...

Thanks for the clarification. At first glance then "Stabilizers" seems the appropriate term, however as their AOA is trim-able, albeit by pivoting the rudder stock, maybe they are a hybrid mash-up... Elevizers?

If popular opinion is to be beleived and ETNZ have a speed edge over LR (should know today), then LR potentially have a lot more to lose by giving AR and even break... AR have had the benefit of observation of the merits of all AC72's on the track. There is a good chance that AR could come out...

When did everyone drop the term "elevators" and start calling them "stabilisers" (assuming they are referring to the same thing) Or has the term been used with the IJ to reinforce their "safety" and "stability enhancing" objective?