Alex Airplane The Wing

Question 1

Wing Control Surfaces

Answer 1

Wing Control Surfaces are attached to the rear, or trailing, edges of the wings are two types of control surfaces referred to as ailerons and flaps.

Question 2

Ailerons

Answer 2

Ailerons extend from about the mid point of each wing outward to the tip and move in opposite directions to create aerodynamic forces that cause the plane to turn.

Question 3

Ailerons

Answer 3

The ailerons are normally connected to the control wheeel by a series of chains, cables, bellcranks, and pulleys. When you turn the wheeel to the left, the left aileron moves up and the right moves down. During flight, this is how you start a turn to the left. Turning the wheel to the right has the opposite effect. You can operate the flaps using a switch or handle located in the cockpit. They are used primarily for takeoffs and landings.

Question 4

Flaps

Answer 4

Flaps extend outward from the fuselage to the midpoint of each wing. The flaps are normally flush with the wings surface during cruising flight. When extended, the flaps move simultaneously downward to increase the lifting force of the wing for takeoffs and landings