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Adjustable stabilizer

A stabilizer that can be adjusted in flight to trim the airplane, thereby allowing the airplane to fly hands-off at any given airspeed.

Dictionary Term

Adjustable stabilizer

Definition

  • A stabilizer that can be adjusted in flight to trim the airplane, thereby allowing the airplane to fly hands-off at any given airspeed.

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2021