3. Aeronautical - Terms Flashcards
1
Q
What are flaps?
A
They are the part that generate more lift in low speed and landing.
2
Q
What is a horizontal stabiliser?
A
A.k.a tail plane which provides downward force to keep aircraft level and stable.
3
Q
What are elevators?
A
They are used for pitch (force and rotation) control.
4
Q
What are elevons?
A
On high performance delta wing aircrafts they act as both the elevators and ailerons.
5
Q
What is a fin?
A
A.k.a vertical stabiliser which controls left/right stability.
6
Q
What is a rudder?
A
It is the trailing edge section of the fin.
7
Q
What are ailerons?
A
They are a type of flap on the wing that control roll.
