spoileron

noun

spoileron

noun

US /ˈspɔɪ.lɚˌɔn/

Etymology Blend of spoiler + aileron.

1

Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A spoiler panel which is extended on one wing of an aircraft in order to decrease the lift and increase the drag generated by said wing, rolling and yawing the aircraft towards that wing.

Related terms
elevon, flaperon, rudderon

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