trim tab

trim tab
(aeronautical) a control surface set within or attached to a larger control surface that provides trim to obtain a desired attitude without constant inputs to the primary control surfaces (e.g., ailerons and rudders)

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  • 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 tab — /ˈtrɪm tæb/ (say trim tab) noun a small, adjustable airfoil fitted to the trailing edge of the control surface, to aid in balancing or trimming the aircraft …  

  • trim 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 …   Useful english dictionary

  • trim tab — (also trimming tab) noun Aeronautics an adjustable tab or aerofoil attached to a control surface, used to trim an aircraft in flight …   English new terms dictionary

  • trim 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. * * * …   Universalium

  • tab — 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… …   Universalium

  • 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 (программирование) — Trim или strip  часто используемое название для строковой функции, которая удаляет начальные и конечные пробелы. Например, в Python: Это тест .strip() возвращает строку: Это тест Содержание 1 Ва …   Википедия

  • Trim (programming) — In programming, trim or strip is a common string manipulation function which removes leading and trailing whitespace from a string.For example, in Python: this is a test .strip()returns the string: this is a test VariantsThe most popular variants …   Wikipedia

  • Trim — У этого термина существуют и другие значения, см. TRIM. Trim или strip  часто используемое название для строковой функции, которая удаляет начальные и конечные пробелы. Например, в Python: Это тест .strip() возвращает строку: Это тест… …   Википедия

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