Parts of an Airplane

the control surface in on the outside part of
the wing. This controls the motion
around the longitudinal axis in the roll direction

The material that covers the plane. Made part Al. with high purity for corrosion resistance and an Al. alloy for strength

the acute angle between the chord line and
relative wing (where the wind is blowing)

The fixed angle between the chord line and the longitudinal axis

relative frame of reference. “nose up”

vertical-yaw
longitudinal-roll
lateral-pitch

the curvature of the airfoil

a small wing like structure in the front of plane that functions as the elevator

structure without struts

point where all three axis meet and all the weight is concentrated

the line between the leading edge and trailing edge of the wing

2 main wheels and one tail wheel. Harder to land

the protective covering over the engine that
helps with streamlining and cooling the engine

the design that includes upward sloping of an airfoil. Helps with stability in the
longitudinal axis. “Seagull” planes.

the control surface in on the horizontal stabilizer on the tail. This controls the
motion around the lateral axis in the pitch direction

the tail section of the plane including horizontal and vertical stabilizers, rudder, elevators, trim tabs

structure that helps to produce smooth outlines and to reduce drag (smooth out connecting spot such as a strut to the wing)

structure
to help with stability

hinged surfaces on the trailing edge of the wing that are inboard. Used to increase the speed for a stall to help with take-off and landing. Augmented lift. Helps to allow a descent with a short runway or obstacles

the main structure of the plane to which everything is attached

main longitudinal strength-carrying member of the fuselage. Truss type structure

frame that has the strength in the skin. A single integrated surface. Egg.

the SEPARATE part that covers the engine and mounts to the plane. Helps with streamlining.

a shock absorber in the landing gear that is similar to car absorbers (air/oil absorbers)

covering of the wheel that helps with
streamlining and reduce drag

a plane with a rear facing prop

the forming elements of the wing that give the wing its camber

movement around the longitudinal axis

the control surface in on the vertical stabilizer on the tail. This controls the motion around the vertical axis in the yaw direction

control surfaces on the leading edge of the wing which extend to produce extra lift allowing for a higher AOA. Helps with short take-off and landing

the gap between the slat and leading edge of wing that can give the airfoil a different path allowing a stall to be delayed, helps lower landing speeds

gap between flap and wing which helps with the airflow, creates the opening for a slot

the main structural element of the wing. Attached to fuselage and go in the lateral direction

plates that are attached to the top of the wings that when in use are vertical and help to reduce lift to help with landing

“moving tail,” elevator+stabilizer

a thin strip of wood that is used to create the shape of the plane, also what the skin in attached to

supporting member of structure

small control surfaces that help to control the trim of the plane to help avoid fatigue of pilots

An intentional twist to counter act the torque by the engine, left-up, right- down

horizontal airfoil

movement around the vertical axis