gurney flap

Questions

What does gurney flap mean?

A small tab projecting from the trailing edge of a wing, used on racecars and aircraft.

Where does gurney flap come from?

Named for its inventor and developer, American race car driver Dan Gurney.

How to pronounce gurney flap

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