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- noun a
control surface set within or attached to a larger control surface that providestrim to obtain a desiredattitude without constant inputs to the primary control surfaces (e.g.,ailerons andrudders )
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In an altogether fantastic 1972 Playboy interview, Fuller introduces the “trim tab” — a small mechanism that helps stabilize an enormous ship or aircraft — which would became a central metaphor in his philosophy.
The Magic of the “Trim Tab”: Buckminster Fuller on the Greatest Key to Transformation and Growth Maria Popova 2022
fbharjo commented on the word trim tab
Buckminster Fuller's epitaph! Bucky bucked the trend!
February 16, 2009
dontcry commented on the word trim tab
This word makes me miss my boats. Wah!
Helms-a-lee!
Ready about!
Watch yer boom-stop!
February 16, 2009