B-36 elevator question...

[gunpowder]

Most the photos i have seen of the b-36 peacemaker parked have the elevators deflected up. I also noticed in when i was watching SAC the other day. The peacemaker was taxying with them deflected too. Is it something to do with them being operated with the "trim" tabs?

[MikeC]

I'm not that knowledgeable on this particular type, but that does sound plausible.

[Oldbaldguy]

Gust locks when parked?  Crew holding aft stick while taxiing?  Trim set for takeoff - pre taxi checklist item?

[Finn]

Maybe  the answer can be found here:

 

https://www.docdroid.com/d3D4wyb/convair-b-36-peacemaker-flight-operating-instructions-pdf

 

Jari

[gunpowder]

Thats awesome , thank you!