What are the aircraft Flight Control Surfaces?
Control surfaces are the movable outer surfaces of an airplane. These surfaces control the flow of air over the various sections of the aircraft causing it to move in different ways. Inside the airplane, pilots control the movements of these surfaces.
The three primary control surfaces are:
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Ailerons
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Elevators
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Rudder
Others include:
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Spoilers
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Flaps
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Slats
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Trim tabs

