Stabilizer (aircraft)

The horizontal or vertical aerodynamic wing surfaces that provide aircraft stability and longitudinal balance in flight. There are two forms of stabilizers in conventional aircraft: the tailplane (horizontal stabilizer) and the fin (vertical stabilizer). Figure 1 shows a conventional arrangement.

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Main Author: Glyn A. O. Davies
Format: Reference Entry
Language:English
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Summary:The horizontal or vertical aerodynamic wing surfaces that provide aircraft stability and longitudinal balance in flight. There are two forms of stabilizers in conventional aircraft: the tailplane (horizontal stabilizer) and the fin (vertical stabilizer). Figure 1 shows a conventional arrangement.
DOI:10.1036/1097-8542.650200