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aileron: see airfoil airfoil, surface designed to develop a desired force by reaction with a fluid, especially air, that is flowing across the surface. For example, the fixed wing surfaces of an airplane produce lift, which opposes gravity. ..... Click the link for more information. ; airplane airplane, aeroplane, or aircraft, heavier-than-air vehicle, mechanically driven and fitted with fixed wings that support it in flight through the dynamic action of the air. ..... Click the link for more information. . aileron a flap hinged to the trailing edge of an aircraft wing to provide lateral control, as in a bank or roll aileron [′āl·ə‚rän] (aerospace engineering) The hinged rear portion of an aircraft wing moved differentially on each side of the aircraft to obtain lateral or roll control moments. (architecture) A half gable, such as that which closes the end of a penthouse roof or of a church aisle. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Saab Aerostructures was awarded a renewed, $60 million contract by
Airbus UK to supply ailerons for A320 family aircraft. Flip the hand
palm side up and back--this is roll (controlled by ailerons on
today's planes). To roll, for example, Malby adjusts the position of hinged panels
called ailerons on the edge of each wing. |
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