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403 - ATPL - What is the advantage of a variable incidence tailplane over a fixed incidence tailplane with elevator and trim tab?

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

Linkages and mechanism less complicated.
Increased flight stability and less weight.
Less trim drag and maximum elevator authority retained.
Elevator movement is restricted at high speed.

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