elevator trim tab
1Trim tab — Trim tabs are small surfaces connected to the trailing edge of a larger control surface on a boat or aircraft. The angle of the tab relative to the larger surface can be adjusted to null out hydro or aero dynamic forces and stabilise the boat or… …
2trim tab — noun : tab 1h * * * Aeron. an independently controlled tab set in the trailing edge of a control surface, as an elevator, aileron, or rudder, to hold it in a position suitable for stabilizing the aircraft in a flight attitude. Also, trimming tab …
3trim tab — Aeron. an independently controlled tab set in the trailing edge of a control surface, as an elevator, aileron, or rudder, to hold it in a position suitable for stabilizing the aircraft in a flight attitude. Also, trimming tab. * * * …
4elevator tab — A tab attached to the rear portion of the elevator to assist in its movement. It can also be a trim tab …
5tab — tab1 /tab/, n., v., tabbed, tabbing. n. 1. a small flap, strap, loop, or similar appendage, as on a garment, used for pulling, hanging, or decoration. 2. a tag or label. 3. a small projection from a card, paper, or folder, used as an aid in… …
6No. 14 Squadron RAAF — Members of No. 14 Squadron RAAF Active 6 February 1939 – 10 December 1945 Country …
7bob weight — A mechanical weight in the elevator control of some aircraft that applies a nose down force on the elevator control system. Aerodynamic forces produced by the elevator trim tab counteract this force. At lower speeds, the force of the trim tab is… …
8Aer Lingus — Infobox Airline airline = Aer Lingus logo size = 250 fleet size = 42 destinations = 69 IATA = EI ICAO = EIN callsign = SHAMROCK parent = Aer Lingus Group plc founded = 1936 headquarters = Dublin, Ireland key people = John Sharman (Chairman),… …
9Caledonian Airways — was a Scottish international airline formed in 1961, initially using Douglas DC 7s. It was founded by John de la Haye and Adam Thomson, and initially was a successful charter operation.In November 1970, the airline bought and merged with British… …
10B-17 Flying Fortress variants — The following is an extensive catalogue of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the Boeing B 17 Flying Fortress heavy bomber. For a broader article on the history of the B 17, see B 17 Flying Fortress.… …
