aileron
Example Sentences
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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
“Look at the outboard ailerons, man,” he said as it landed with a puff of smoke from its tires.
From New York Times
And many pilots started their training in a flight simulator game to learn about airspeed and ailerons.
From BBC
“No other plane has eight ailerons that I’m aware of.”
From Washington Post
Would-be stewardesses were taught about the workings of brake spoilers, vortex generators and ailerons; shown how to prepare Malayan chicken curry; and quizzed on cocktail recipes.
From Washington Post
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