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Old 19th January 2002 | 10:13
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#1 and 2 are the same on this side of the pond.

The hydraulic rig is sometimes called a "jenny" (more common in the military).

If the tailplane (horizontal stabilizer) is moved, it is usually called "trimming the stab." If it is moved to an extreme limit, it may be called "running the stab."
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