Aircraft General Knowledgemedium#308
A balance tab moves:
A
In the same direction as the control surface
B
Only during high-speed flight
C
Only when the autopilot is engaged
D
In the opposite direction to the control surface
CorrectExplanation
A balance tab is mechanically linked to move opposite to the control surface, reducing the hinge moment and pilot effort.
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