flight controls Flashcards
1
Q
engines
A
two-
engine 1=left
engine 2=right
1
Q
fuselage
A
long metal body
2
Q
port
A
left hand side
3
Q
starboard
A
right hand side
4
Q
gears
A
main gear=undercarridge
nose gear=under nose of ac
5
Q
outboard
A
outer edge of AC
6
Q
inboard
A
into centre of inner line
7
Q
ailerons
A
at trailing edge of wings. Aids turning. Up to turn in that direction. Works in opposition
8
Q
leading edge
A
front edge of wing
9
Q
Elevators
A
At the trailing edge of tail (horizontal stabilizers) Assist climbing/diving.
10
Q
Rudder
A
on trailing edge of fin. (vertical stabilizer) Aids turning on ground
11
Q
trailing edge
A
all of back trailing of wing
12
Q
Vertical stabiliser
A
on fin vertical. Stabilises AC.
13
Q
horizontal stabilisers
A
on the 2 horizontal fins at back. Stabilises AC.
14
Q
aft
A
back half of AC (lr34)
