aileron

Example Sentences

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Airbus investigated this incident and found that space weather had corrupted data in an elevator aileron computer which sends commands to the plane's flaps.

From BBC

That’s done by turning the pilot control column like a steering wheel, which moves flaps on the wings called ailerons to turn.

From Seattle Times

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

Crews have identified the propeller and the flight box and are looking for the ailerons, which control the roll of the plane.

From Seattle Times

“Look at the outboard ailerons, man,” he said as it landed with a puff of smoke from its tires.

From New York Times