Airplane Parts
What is the difference between a airship and a balloon?
A Airship is engine driven while a Balloon is not.
What is the function of Ailerons?
To control the Roll of the aircraft.
Where are the fuel tanks located in the aircraft
Typically in the wings of the aircraft.
What is the alternatives of a carburetor in modern aircrafts?
Fuel injection system.
What is the difference between a gyroplane and a Helicopter?
A gyroplane only uses the Top rotor for the initial part of flight while a Helicopter uses the top rotor for the entire flight.
What is the five sections of a turbine engine?
1). Inlet
2). Compressor
3). Combustion
4). Turbine
5). nozzle/exhaust
What Engine has there pistons in a linear orientation and is often complicated and can be very powerful.
In-Line Engine
What is the main function of a carburator?
Is to mix air and gas.
What Engines draws in air, compresses it, mixes it with fuel, and ignites the gas and air mixture to create thrust?
A Turbine Engine.
What is happening in the power stroke of the 4 stroke cylce?
Fuel is ignited by the spark plug with both intake and exhaust valves closed pushing the piston down turning the crankshaft.
What is the main function of an Alternator?
Produce electricity for aircraft functions.
What are the four types of Turbine Engines?
1). Turbo Prop
2). Turbo Fan
3). Turbo Jet
4). Turbo Shaft
What is the four stroke cycle?
1). Intake Stroke
2). Compression Stroke
3). Power Stroke
4). Exhaust Stroke