tailplane
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- noun
- /ˈteɪlˌpleɪn/
- Specialized
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estabilizador horizontal
- The pilot adjusted the controls to correct the angle of the tailplane, ensuring a smooth landing.
Examples
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To think about the tailplane, remember they the tailplane is actually flying in the downward direction, so the angle of attack of the tail is negative.
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The ever-so-slight delamination of the Kevlar from the foam core is no more, and the tailplane is ready for action.
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The vertical tailplane of the first A350 XWB that will fly, fresh out of the paint hall in Toulouse, France.
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Other advanced features included control surface trim tabs, autopilot, and deicing boots for the wings and tailplane.
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The tailplane of the aircraft is crucial for maintaining stability during flight, as it helps control the pitch.
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Engineers inspected the tailplane carefully to ensure it was secure before the plane's next flight.
Synonyms
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A fixed flat part at the tail of a plane that keeps the nose steady
A flat surface at the tail of a plane that keeps the nose level and controls up-and-down movement
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Tailplane combines tail ('back') and plane ('flat surface' or 'wing'). So a tailplane is the flat, wing-like surface at the back of an aircraft that keeps it steady and holds the moving part that controls its up-and-down motion.