Aviation dictionary. 2014.
Trim 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… … Wikipedia
Trim — may refer to:Places* Trim, County Meath, a town and castle in Ireland * Trim Station (OC Transpo), a bus station in Ottawa, Canada * Trim Road, in Ottawa, CanadaDecoration* Trim (sewing), ornaments applied to clothing or other textiles * Trim… … Wikipedia
trim drag — An increment in drag, resulting from the aerodynamic trimming of an aircraft. The tailplane in any aircraft produces lift, which may be positive or negative. In the process of producing lift, drag is also produced. If additional lift is required… … Aviation dictionary
trim — i. To adjust trim tabs to zero out control forces to keep an aircraft flying in a certain configuration. ii. The attitude of the longitudinal axis of an aerostat, especially with respect to the horizontal. iii. The process of using a trim curve… … Aviation dictionary
trim — [trim] vt. trimmed, trimming [via ME dial. < OE trymman, to make firm, set in order, array < trum, strong, firm: for IE base see TREE] 1. Obs. to prepare; fit out; dress 2. to put in proper order; make neat or tidy, esp. by clipping,… … English World dictionary
trimmers — Tabs used to trim any out of balance aerodynamic forces. The trimmers are mounted on primary controls and can be operated from the cockpit either by hand wheels or electrically. Also called trim tabs. The electrical or mechanical devices in the… … Aviation dictionary
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Empennage — thumb|350px|Various empennage arrangements: 1. Horizontal stabilizers on top of single vertical stabilizer 2.Ruddervators 3.Horizontal stabilizers placed midway up vertical stabilizer 4. Double fins connected to fuselage by horizontal stabilizer… … Wikipedia
tab — A small auxiliary control surface forming part of the trailing edge of an aircraft’s control surfaces. Tabs help in trimming and may also assist in moving primary controls. The various types of tabs are servotabs, fixed tabs, balance tabs, trim… … Aviation dictionary
Flight control surfaces — Aircraft flight control surfaces allow a pilot to adjust and control the aircraft s flight attitude.Development of an effective set of flight controls was a critical advance in the development of the aircraft. Early efforts at fixed wing aircraft … Wikipedia
