The pilot controls the roll of the plane by raising one aileron or the other with a control wheel.
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Aileron
/ˈeɪləɹɑn/
Synonyms for "aileron" (6 found)
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Crosswind landings require coordinated rudder and aileron input to maintain alignment to the runway.
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