das Höhenruder
Translation
elevator, elevon
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
das Höhenruder ((to operate/pull)) to operate/pull the elevator The pilot operates the elevator.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Seitenruder (rudder), Querruder (aileron)
Etymology
Composed of 'Höhe' (height) and 'Ruder' (rudder).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'rudder' that controls the 'height' (altitude) of a plane.