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the control surface in on the outside part of
the wing. This controls the motion
around the longitudinal axis in the roll direction
ailerons
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The material that covers the plane. Made part Al. with high purity for corrosion resistance and an Al. alloy for strength
ALCLAD
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the acute angle between the chord line and
relative wing (where the wind is blowing)
angle of attack
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The fixed angle between the chord line and the longitudinal axis
angle of incidence
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relative frame of reference. “nose up”
attitude
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vertical-yaw
longitudinal-roll
lateral-pitch
axis
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the curvature of the airfoil
camber
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a small wing like structure in the front of plane that functions as the elevator
canard
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structure without struts
CANTILEVER
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point where all three axis meet and all the weight is concentrated
center of gravity
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the line between the leading edge and trailing edge of the wing
chord line
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2 main wheels and one tail wheel. Harder to land
CONVENTIONAL GEAR
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the protective covering over the engine that
helps with streamlining and cooling the engine
cowl (ing)
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the design that includes upward sloping of an airfoil. Helps with stability in the
longitudinal axis. “Seagull” planes.
dihedral
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the control surface in on the horizontal stabilizer on the tail. This controls the
motion around the lateral axis in the pitch direction
elevators
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the tail section of the plane including horizontal and vertical stabilizers, rudder, elevators, trim tabs
empennage
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structure that helps to produce smooth outlines and to reduce drag (smooth out connecting spot such as a strut to the wing)
fairing
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structure
to help with stability
fin
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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
flaps
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the main structure of the plane to which everything is attached
fuselage
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main longitudinal strength-carrying member of the fuselage. Truss type structure
longeron
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frame that has the strength in the skin. A single integrated surface. Egg.
monocoque
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the SEPARATE part that covers the engine and mounts to the plane. Helps with streamlining.
nacelle
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a shock absorber in the landing gear that is similar to car absorbers (air/oil absorbers)
oleo struts
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covering of the wheel that helps with
streamlining and reduce drag
pants
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a plane with a rear facing prop
pusher plane
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the forming elements of the wing that give the wing its camber
ribs
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movement around the longitudinal axis
roll
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the control surface in on the vertical stabilizer on the tail. This controls the motion around the vertical axis in the yaw direction
rudder
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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
slats
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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
slots
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gap between flap and wing which helps with the airflow, creates the opening for a slot
slotted flap
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the main structural element of the wing. Attached to fuselage and go in the lateral direction
spar
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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
spoiler
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“moving tail,” elevator+stabilizer
stabilator
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a thin strip of wood that is used to create the shape of the plane, also what the skin in attached to
stringer
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supporting member of structure
strut
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small control surfaces that help to control the trim of the plane to help avoid fatigue of pilots
trim tab
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An intentional twist to counter act the torque by the engine, left-up, right- down
wash-in; wash-out
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movement around the vertical axis
yaw
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