diff --git a/ArduPlane/release-notes.txt b/ArduPlane/release-notes.txt
index c8029cd0aa..be32bd6a32 100644
--- a/ArduPlane/release-notes.txt
+++ b/ArduPlane/release-notes.txt
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ stack, including several new features. Some of the changes include:
  - added support for a 2nd throttle channel
  - fixed bug in crash detection during auto-land flare
  - lowered is_flying groundspeed threshold to 1.5m/s
- - added support for new FrSky telemetry protocol varient
+ - added support for new FrSky telemetry protocol variant
  - added support for fence auto-enable on takeoff in quadplanes
  - added Q_ASSIST_ANGLE for using quadplane to catch stalls in fixed wing flight
  - added BRD_SAFETY_MASK to allow for channel movement for selected channels with safety on
diff --git a/ArduPlane/servos.cpp b/ArduPlane/servos.cpp
index 99a0a81b15..d337d84129 100644
--- a/ArduPlane/servos.cpp
+++ b/ArduPlane/servos.cpp
@@ -878,7 +878,7 @@ void Plane::servos_auto_trim(void)
         return;
     }
     if (ahrs.groundspeed() < 8 || smoothed_airspeed < 8) {
-        // only when definately moving
+        // only when definitely moving
         return;
     }