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control surface: see airfoil airfoil, surface designed to develop a desired force by reaction with a fluid, especially air, that is flowing across the surface. For example, the fixed wing surfaces of an airplane produce lift, which opposes gravity. ..... Click the link for more information. . control surface [kən′trōl ‚sər·fəs] (aerospace engineering) Any movable airfoil used to guide or control an aircraft, guided missile, or the like in the air, including the rudder, elevators, ailerons, spoiler flaps, and trim tabs. In restricted usage, one of the main control surfaces, such as the rudder, an elevator, or an aileron. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The control surface will be installed on the first aircraft in Fort Worth. The control surface is graphic able as standard by using a graphic 1/4VGA display. What's more, using the entire wing as a control surface generates much more torque than using conventional flaps does. |
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