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Reflex lines

Wires attached to the top of the king post and the trailing edge of the airfoil to maintain the reflex of the airfoil, used on some wings for trim by raising and lowering the trailing edge of the wing.

Dictionary Term

Reflex lines

Definition

  • Wires attached to the top of the king post and the trailing edge of the airfoil to maintain the reflex of the airfoil, used on some wings for trim by raising and lowering the trailing edge of the wing.

References

  • Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008