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aileron

[ey-luh-ron] / ˈeɪ ləˌrɒn /


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They showed significant deterioration in several measures, including elevator and aileron control, landing accuracy and vertical and lateral deviation on approach.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

All major portions of both planes, except for the right wing and aileron of the PA-28, were recovered from the lake and held for further examination, officials said.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 28, 2023

Lipsey said Christmas fought and won a patent battle over the invention of the aileron, a hinged surface on wings used to control balance.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 20, 2020

He applied enough downward spin to create lift and turned a sphere into an aileron.

From Slate ● Jun. 30, 2018

For example, it is possible to do a 360° aileron roll in one second.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins




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