(JonB) wrote in message om...
Marian Aldenhövel wrote in message ...
Hi,

I have noticed that most if not all modern gliders are built with a
T-Tail (not sure about the term, I am talking about the elevator being
located at the top of the tailfin). While most power-aircraft I know
right up to the airliners have it at the bottom.

What are the aerodynamic or constructive reasons for that?

Ciao, MM

To insure that your boom will snap during a groundloop, thereby
keeping our glass repair shops in buisness. (mass at the end of the
moment arm)
Seriously, I believe spin recovery and crop clearance to be the
primary reasons.
Why not a "V"? Ever flown a Bonanza in rough air? V's have a yaw-pitch
coupling that I find annoying.

-Dan