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Curtiss Headless Pusher
The distinguishing feature of the Curtiss system of control was the cradle with rails protruding on either side of the pilot. The pilot banked by leaning in the direction of the turn, moving the cradle, which operated the control surfaces. Curtiss also used ailerons, which were more efficient than the wing warping method used by many other designers.
- Pitch: Control stick moved back and forth operates elevator.
- Roll: Shoulder cradle moved side-to-side operates ailerons.
- Yaw: Control wheel rotated operates rudder.
