spoileron
English
Etymology
Blend of spoiler + aileron
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈspɔɪ.lərɒn/
Noun
spoileron (plural spoilerons)
- (aviation) 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