Forces of Flight Vocab Flashcards
1
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Stall Out
A
Occurs when the wing exceeds its critical angle of attack
2
Q
Gravity
A
A force that pulls objects down
3
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Aerodynamics
A
Designed to reduce or minimize drag
4
Q
Wing Span
A
Length of wings
5
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Trim Tabs
A
Tabs on the wings to help control flight
6
Q
Longitudinal Axis (Roll)
A
Helps the plane roll on its axis
7
Q
Vertical Axis (Yaw)
A
Helps the plane go left to right
8
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Lateral Axis (Pitch)
A
Helps the plane go up and down
9
Q
Fuselage
A
The body of the aircraft (Where people sit)
10
Q
Launch
A
To start something off the ground
11
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Tail
A
End of an aircraft
