Typically refers to one of these: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stabilator

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"Jose" wrote in message
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In the context of aircraft said to have a "flying tail", what does
"flying" mean? I mean, if the tail isn't flying, neither is the airplane,
right?

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