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In a small airplane, a combination nose wheel, shroud and rudder is provided. The shroud encloses all but a lower cord of the wheel. The shroud has an aerodynamic profile and is pivotable for inflight guidance by a pair of actuator pedals pivoted to the interior structure of the cabin. The shroud is

In a small airplane, a combination nose wheel, shroud and rudder is provided. The shroud encloses all but a lower cord of the wheel. The shroud has an aerodynamic profile and is pivotable for inflight guidance by a pair of actuator pedals pivoted to the interior structure of the cabin. The shroud is directionally operatable by the pedals operating through a bellcrank and connecting rod. The shroud is returnable to a normal straight flight condition by airstream forces alone. An additional interconnection is provided from the shroud for simultaneously controlling a conventional rear rudder.

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A rudder actuator which comprises a pair of actuator pedals pivoted to the interior of the cabin, pivotal crank means comprising a pair of crank plates joined along adjacent edges thereof, follower means comprising rollers journalled in said crank plates adjacent said actuator pedals cooperating wit

A rudder actuator which comprises a pair of actuator pedals pivoted to the interior of the cabin, pivotal crank means comprising a pair of crank plates joined along adjacent edges thereof, follower means comprising rollers journalled in said crank plates adjacent said actuator pedals cooperating with said actuator pedals to pivot said crank means between its extreme positions, a connecting rod movably connected to said crank means and effective to transfer the movement of said crank means to said rudder.