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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. What's more, for the
same amount of deflection that a conventional aileron provides, the
deformable wing edge produced greater torque for turning the aircraft,
the researchers report in an upcoming special issue of the Journal of
Intelligent Materials Systems and Structures. Flip the hand
palm side up and back--this is roll (controlled by ailerons on
today's planes). |
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