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1jz
14th Nov 2014, 03:19
if an aircraft has an automatic tab that also acts as a trim tab. What affect would trimming have over flight control travel?

sycamore
14th Nov 2014, 10:54
None,as both control surfaces and tabs(either fixed,adjustable or balance) have their own specific range of travel....

TURIN
14th Nov 2014, 11:44
The total travel RANGE would not alter. However, the mid datum position (the trim point) will have moved so the travel from mid point to maximum will be more in one direction and less in another.