Vertical Stabilizer (Noun)
Meaning
A stabilizer that is part of the vertical tail structure of an airplane.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The vertical stabilizer of the aircraft played a critical role in maintaining the plane's directional stability during takeoff.
- An unusually strong crosswind required adjustments to the angle of attack and position of the vertical stabilizer.
- In aircraft with T-tails, the vertical stabilizer typically extends above the main plane of the horizontal stabilizer.
- Damage to the vertical stabilizer was later attributed to high-speed turbulence encountered during the flight.
- Modifications to the vertical stabilizer allowed for better handling and balance characteristics in this experimental model.