aileron |
flap |
As nouns the difference between aileron and flap
is that
aileron is hinged part on trailing edge of an airplane wing used to control lateral turns while
flap is anything broad and flexible that hangs loose, or that is attached by one side or end and is easily moved.
As a verb flap is
to move (something broad and loose) back and forth.
elevator |
aileron |
As nouns the difference between elevator and aileron
is that
elevator is permanent construction with a built-in platform that is lifted vertically while
aileron is hinged part on trailing edge of an airplane wing. Used to control lateral turns.
aileron |
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aileron |
taileron |
As nouns the difference between aileron and taileron
is that
aileron is hinged part on trailing edge of an airplane wing. Used to control lateral turns while
taileron is a kind of tailplane or stabilator that can move differentially to perform the roll control function of an aileron.