A wing for an aircraft has a passive jet spoiler for providing yaw control
by increasing drag on the wing. The spoiler comprises an inlet located
near the leading edge of a lower surface of the wing and at least one
outlet formed on the lower surface or on an upper surface of the wing. An
internal passage connects the inlet and each outlet for allowing air to
pass from the inlet to the outlet. The air exits the outlets generally
normal to the respective surface of the wing, causing a laminar flow to
separate from the surfaces downstream of each outlet. The separated flow
increases the drag on the wing, producing a yawing moment on the
aircraft. Selective placement of the outlets on the upper and lower
surfaces limits undesirable roll and pitch moments. Valves are provided
for selectively controlling the amount of air passing through the
spoiler.