Parts of a Plane and Forces of Flight

Front

What is the cockpit?

Back

The cockpit is the area in the front of the plane where the pilots control the aircraft.

Front

What is the nose of a plane?

Back

The nose is the front part of the plane, which is also a term used when someone has a runny nose.

Front

What is gravity in relation to flight?

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls the plane downwards, opposing lift.

Front

What is thrust?

Back

Thrust is the force that pushes the plane forward, generated by the engines.

Front

What does the rudder do?

Back

The rudder controls the yaw motion of the aircraft, helping it turn left or right.

Front

What is lift?

Back

Lift is the force that raises the plane into the air, counteracting gravity.

Front

What is drag?

Back

Drag is the resistance force that opposes the plane's forward motion through the air.

Front

What are ailerons?

Back

Ailerons are movable surfaces on the wings that control the roll of the aircraft.

Front

What is the tail of a plane?

Back

The tail is the rear part of the plane, which helps stabilize and control the aircraft.

Front

What is the function of the elevator on an aircraft?

Back

The elevator controls the pitch motion of the aircraft, allowing it to climb or descend.