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Trim tab

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A trim tab is a small part.

Elevator trim tab movement.png
Elevator trim tab movement.png
It sits on a plane or boat. It helps the pilot stay steady. This means you do not have to pull hard. It makes flying much easier.
Cessna-172-trim-control.jpg
Cessna-172-trim-control.jpg
Can you see the small part?

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Cessna-172-trim-control.jpg
File:Elevator trim tab movement.png
Elevator trim tab movement.png
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Bucky TRIMTAB.jpg
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