I’ve always wondered this. Why do gliders use a T-style tail, as opposed to a V-tail ie a swallow tail design? I think it would represent a significant reduction in weight over a conventional empennage.

I’ve always wondered this. Why do gliders use a T-style tail, as opposed to a V-tail ie a swallow tail design? I think it would represent a significant reduction in weight over a conventional empennage, not to mention, offering a reduction in drag.