Aileron: meaning, definitions and examples
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aileron
[ ˈeɪlərɒn ]
aviation
A hinged surface in the trailing edge of an aircraft wing, used to control lateral balance.
Synonyms
flap, wing control surface
Examples of usage
- The pilot adjusted the ailerons to bank the airplane to the left.
- The ailerons help the pilot to control the roll of the aircraft.
Translations
Translations of the word "aileron" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aileron
🇮🇳 एलीरॉन
🇩🇪 Querruder
🇮🇩 aileron
🇺🇦 елерон
🇵🇱 lotka
🇯🇵 補助翼 (ほじょよく)
🇫🇷 aileron
🇪🇸 alerón
🇹🇷 elevon
🇰🇷 보조익
🇸🇦 جنيح
🇨🇿 křidélko
🇸🇰 krídelko
🇨🇳 副翼 (fùyì)
🇸🇮 krilce
🇮🇸 vængstýri
🇰🇿 элерон
🇬🇪 ელერონი
🇦🇿 elevon
🇲🇽 alerón
Etymology
The term 'aileron' originates from the French word 'aile', meaning wing. Ailerons were first introduced by the Wright brothers in their pioneering aircraft designs. These control surfaces revolutionized aviation by allowing pilots to control the lateral balance of the aircraft, enabling more precise maneuverability in flight.