Exterior A/C

Question 1

What is the body of an a/c called

Answer 1

Fuselage

Question 2

What is the supporting structure of an a/c

Answer 2

Fuselage

Question 3

What does the fuselage consist of

Answer 3

Cabin, cockpit, seats, luggage, flight controls, electronics

Question 4

What is the engine and propeller called

Answer 4

Power plant

Question 5

What does the power plant operate?

Answer 5

Powers alternator (electrical components & battery charged) & magnetos

Question 6

What is attached on top of the fuselage?

Answer 6

WINGSSSS

Question 7

What are the pros of having a high wing design?

Answer 7

Better view of ground, shelter, better ground clearance of obstacles, easier access to equipments

Question 8

What are the wheels of an aircraft called?

Answer 8

Landing Gear

Question 9

Describe the wheels on an aircraft and their purpose

Answer 9

3 wheels
2 main tires under fuselage and have brakes
1 nose under engine and helps with steer

Question 10

What is the vertical & horizontal stabilizer on an aircraft

Answer 10

Tail AKA empennage
(To feather an arrow in French)

Question 11

What is the vertical stabilizer purpose and what does it operate?

Answer 11

Purpose: fixed surface, stabilizer, keeps nose straight (L/R)
Operates: Rudder (Turns,Ground)

Question 12

What is the horizontal stabilizer purpose and what does it operate?

Answer 12

Purpose: fixed surface, stabilizer, keeps nose leveled ( Up / Down)
Operates: Elevator (Pitch)