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

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ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license - Principles of Flight - What is the advantage of a variable incidence tailplane over a fixed incidence tailplane with elevator and trim tab?

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Less trim drag and maximum elevator authority retained.

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Linkages and mechanism less complicated.

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Increased flight stability and less weight.

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Elevator movement is restricted at high speed.

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

Domanda 403, Principles of Flight - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license