I've been wondering about this for ages, and finally decided it was time to ask.
When Hornets take off, Super Hornets included, they seem to deflect both rudders inwards. This has always baffled me as common sense tells you that would simply result in more drag, and nothing more. It's like opening your airbreak as you takeoff.
I've only seen the Hornet undertake this, and no other. Why do they do this, why only the Hornet, and is it pilot-inputed, or are they automatically deflected inwards when the aircraft goes max power by the FBW.
http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=1015650
http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=1022214
http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=1098842
Thanks in Advance!