Aircraft Controls
These increase lift during takeoff and landing.
Flaps
Picture 1
F14 Tomcat
What does the "B" in B-17 stand for?
Bomber
STOL
Short Take-Off and Landing
Maker of the 172, the most produced plane of all time
Cessna, over 44k made
This movable surface on the vertical tail controls yaw
Rudder
Picture 2
P51 Mustang
What does the "C" in C-130 stand for?
Cargo
Vintage Military Airplanes
Warbirds
This car company built the famous Merlin V12 that powered the P-51 Mustang
Rolls-Royce
These wing surfaces make an airplane roll left and right.
Ailerons
Picture 3
B2 Spirit
What does the "A" in F/A 18 stand for?
Attack
Landing gear with a wheel in the rear
Taildragger
This company built the Zero fighter used by Japan in WWII
Mitsubishi
The hinged surfaces on the horizontal stabilizer that control pitch
Elevators
Picture 4
F22 Raptor
What does the "F" in F-16 stand for?
Fighter
Landing gear with a wheel in the front
Tricycle or Nosewheel
Secret division of Lockheed Martin designed the SR-71 and F-117
Skunk Works
The force that moves the airplane forward
Thrust
Picture 5
A10 Thunderbolt II
What does the "P" in P-51 stand for?
Pursuit
HOTAS
Hands On Throttle And Stick
This company built the UH-1 Huey helicopter
Bell