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Spoilers

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  • High-drag devices that can be raised into the air flowing over an airfoil, reducing lift and increasing drag. Spoilers are used for roll control on some aircraft. Deploying spoilers on both wings at the same time allows the aircraft to descend withou

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook
    Federal Aviation Administration ยท 2021