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2 | 39% | 14 | Displays a characteristic flap-flap-glide flight pattern | |
3 | 38% | 7 | Hinged flap on aircraft wing | |
Hinged Flap On An Airplane Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ELEVON" which means:
- noun
- • A moveable surface at the trailing edge of a tailless airplane (such as the space shuttle) that provides pitch and roll control.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The elevon is a control surface that combines the functions of both an elevator and an aileron."
- • "The pilot adjusted the elevon to change the pitch and roll of the aircraft."
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New York Times30 Nov 2001 | Across 41 | |
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