rolleron
English
a rolleron
Etymology
Blend of roll + aileron
Noun
rolleron (plural rollerons)
- (aviation) A aerodynamic control surface device, used to control against unwanted rolling (rotation) about the axis of movement. The moving wingtip is self-gyro-stabilized with a rolling bladed wheel catching the airstream, providing the gyroscopic moment.
Hypernyms
- aileron
Related terms
- aileron
- elevon
- flaperon
- roll
- roller
- rudderon
- spoileron
Coordinate terms
- fin
- strake
- tail
- winglet