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Definition of Tailplanes
1. tailplane [n] - See also: tailplane
Lexicographical Neighbors of Tailplanes
Literary usage of Tailplanes
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Defense Conversion: Redirecting R&Dby DIANE Publishing Company by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"The graphite cloth used in the fabrication of wings and tailplanes on some aircraft
has enabled researchers at Texas A&M University to develop plates for a ..."
2. Opportunity 2000: Creative Affirmative Action Strategies for a Changing (1988)
"Today, composite materials are used only for a limited number of components such
as vertical fins and the horizontal surfaces of tailplanes. ..."
3. Challenging Horizons: QANTAS 1939-1954 by John Gunn (1987)
"Actions taken as a result of [this] accident were the changing of all tailplanes
and strengthening of No 7 wing ribs found cracked in most Comets ..."
4. Contested Skies: Trans-Australia Airlines Australian Airlines 1946-1992 by John Gunn (1999)
"... southern England, raised major concern over the safe operation of all airliners
with rear-mounted engines and tailplanes mounted high on the rudder. ..."
5. Airplanes and Safety by Travelers Insurance Companies, Travelers indemnity company Hartford (1921)
"Decalage: The angle between the chords of the principal planes and the horizontal
tailplanes. (This is also known as the "Longitudinal V.") Dihedral The ..."
6. Airplanes and Safety by Travelers Insurance Companies, Travelers indemnity company Hartford (1921)
"Decalage: The angle between the chords of the principal planes and the horizontal
tailplanes. (This is also known as the "Longitudinal V.") Dihedral The ..."
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