3 Aircraft Construction Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 forces acting on an airplane at all times?
A
Thrust, drag, lift, weight
2
Q
What is pitch?
A
The up and down motion of the plane on the lateral axis
3
Q
What is roll?
A
The left and right motion of the plane on the longitudinal axis
4
Q
What is yaw?
A
The wee(drifting) of the plane on the vertical axis.
5
Q
What is the fuselage?
A
It is the central body of the plane. Where the people of the plane are held.
6
Q
What are the wings?
A
airfoils that are attached to the fuselage
7
Q
What is the empanage?
A
The entire tail
