TechnologyAugust 19, 2026

autotrims

AW-toh-trimz

Definition

The automatic process by which an aircraft's flight control system adjusts its stabilizers to maintain a steady flight state without constant manual pilot input.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'autos' meaning 'self' and the English 'trim,' which refers to the balance or aerodynamic adjustment of an aircraft's control surfaces.

In the news

In the context of Airbus fly-by-wire logic, the aircraft autotrims to keep the plane steady, meaning pilots do not need to manually adjust for changes in flight as they would in a Boeing.

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