Parts of an Aircraft

What is the function of the horizontal stabiliser in an aircraft?

• Keeps the plane flying level
• Keeps the plane flying straight
• Controls the landing gear
• Controls the wing flaps

What type of landing gear is designed to retract into the wings or fuselage?

• Retractable
• Fixed
• Hydraulic
• Pneumatic

What is the purpose of the winglets on an aircraft wing?

• Reduce drag
• Increase lift
• Control pitch
• Control roll

Which wing layout has the wings attached to the top of the fuselage?

• Mid Wing
• High Wing
• Low Wing
• Bi-Plane

What is the purpose of the empennage in an aircraft?

• Houses the engines
• Stabilizes the aircraft
• Controls the wing flaps
• Controls the landing gear

What is the function of the ailerons on an aircraft?

• Control pitch
• Control altitude
• Control roll
• Control yaw

What is the rear portion of the airplane called?

• Fuselage
• Landing Gear
• Wing
• Empennage

What are the components of wing construction that carry bending loads?

• Trailing Edge
• Leading Edge
• Ribs
• Spars

What is a potential advantage of retractable landing gear?

• Reduced drag at cruise
• Lower weight
• Simpler design
• Slower cruising speed

What is the maximum distance from wing tip to wing tip called?

• Wingspan
• Chord
• Spanwise
• Length