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Question 403 - Principles of Flight - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot Licence

Linkages and mechanism less complicated.

Increased flight stability and less weight.

It can reduce trim drag and preserve more usable elevator travel by avoiding a large permanent elevator trim deflection.

Elevator movement is restricted at high speed.

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