Mistrim

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act or an instance of mistrimming. countable, uncountable

    "This removes the possibility of a disengage transient due to mistrim when the attitude hold mode is disengaged."

Verb
  1. 1
    To trim badly or wrongly. transitive

    "Watch the pitch trim and be ready to punch off the autopilot if it starts to mistrim the aircraft."

Example

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"Watch the pitch trim and be ready to punch off the autopilot if it starts to mistrim the aircraft."

Etymology

From mis- + trim.

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