Main Sections Of An Airplane Flashcards
is the main section, or body, of the airplane.
The fuselage
is the foundation for the structure of the
aircraft. The tail number, which identifies each plane, is often located at the rear of
the fuselage near the tail
The fuselage
plane is capable of flight because its _____ provide lift.
wings
is another French word. It means “little wing” or “fin.” They are used in pairs to control the airplane’s roll or bank
Aileron
reduce the stalling speed of a wing at a given weight.
Flaps
________ of the wings faces the front of the plane
The leading edge
__________ of the wing can be defined as the back edge that includes the aileron and trim tab.
the trailing edge
__________ of an airplane is also called the flight deck.
The cockpit
__________ include a multi-function display (MFD). This is used to control heading, speed, altitude, altimeter, etc.
Electronic flight instruments
_________typically includes attitude indicator, airspeed, heading, and vertical airspeed indicator.
Primary Flight Display (PFD)
__________ provides route information, such as waypoints, windspeed, and wind direction
A navigation display (ND)
_____________, or aero engine, is the power source for a plane.
aircraft engine
is an aerodynamic device that converts rotational energy into force.
A propeller
This force propels the airplane __________.
forward
This creates ______ that is perpendicular to its plane of rotation.
thrust
The ________, also called the tail or tail assembly, is located at the rear of an airplane.
empennage
________ provides stability during flight.
The tail
_______ consists of the vertical stabilizer, rudder, elevator, horizontal stabilizer, and static wicks.
The tail assembly
is the undercarriage of an airplane
The landing gear
Faster aircraft, such as many
twin-engine or jet aircraft, have retractable landing gear. Upon takeoff, the folding landing gear are stowed away to reduce drag during flight
