100 Aviation Terms

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Tail

Back

The part of the airplane to which the rudder and elevators are attached. It has vertical and horizontal stabilizers to keep the airplane from turning about its lateral axis.

Front

Barometer

Back

An instrument used to measure pressures of the atmosphere.

Front

Anemometer

Back

An instrument used to measure wind speed.

Front

Gear

Back

The understructure of an airplane on land or water; includes wheels, skis, or pontoons.

Front

Multi-Engine

Back

Refers to an aircraft that has more than one engine.

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Aviation

Back

The design, development, production, operation, and use of aircraft.

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Altitude

Back

The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.

Front

Fuselage

Back

The main body of an aircraft, which holds passengers and cargo.

Front

Wing

Back

The part of the aircraft that generates lift, allowing it to fly.

Front

Flaps

Back

Movable panels on the wings that increase lift during takeoff and landing.