Classes of Aircraft
This heavier-than-air aircraft is supported in flight by the dynamic reaction of the air against its wings
Fixed wing
This component generates lift
Wings
This component generates lift
Main rotor
The large fabric bag that holds the hot air
Envelope
A drone held up by more than two rotors
Multirotor
This type of aircraft generates lift with a rotor system.
Rotorcraft
This component supports the aircraft's weight on the ground
Landing gear
This component can be skids, wheels, or floats
Landing gear
Vertical portions of fabric that form the envelope
Gores
A helicopter with no one on board
Single-rotor
This type of aircraft uses heated air or lighter-than-air gasses to create lift.
Lighter-than-air
This component houses the cockpit, cabin, and cargo bin
Fuselage
This component is where the pilot(s) sit
Fuselage
Smaller portions of fabric that make up the vertical segments of the envelope
Panels
An airplane with no one on board
Fixed-wing
An airplane uses air moving over its wings to generate lift. This lift must be greater than or equal to which force?
Weight
This component creates thrust
Powerplant
This component prevents unwanted yaw rotation
Tail rotor
Opening at the top of the envelope that is covered with a large piece of fabric
Parachute vent
Most efficient category of drone
Fixed-wing
These are the two types of rotorcraft
Helicopters and gyrocopters (autogyros)
This component is a collection of control surfaces at the back of the aircraft
Empennage
This component holds the tail rotor away from the fuselage
Tail boom
Another word for a rigid airship
Zeppelin
Best UAS for photography
Multirotor