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das Höhenruder

elevator, elevon

Der Pilot zog am Höhenruder.

The pilot pulled on the elevator.

Das Höhenruder steuert die Längsneigung des Flugzeugs.

The elevator controls the pitch of the aircraft.

das Höhenruder ((to operate/pull)) to operate/pull the elevator The pilot operates the elevator.

Synonyms: Seitenruder (rudder), Querruder (aileron)

Composed of 'Höhe' (height) and 'Ruder' (rudder).

Think of it as the 'rudder' that controls the 'height' (altitude) of a plane.

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