Fuselage
What is the fuselage?
Body of the aircraft.
Where are the wings placed on the aircraft?
Both sides of the fuselage.
How many parts are in the tail section?
4
How is it similar to a car?
Like tires on a car.
What is the motto of the Canadian cadet program?
To Learn, To Serve, To Advance.
What is the purpose of the fuselage?
To help assist the crew, passengers, and cargo.
Where is the wing tip?
Farthest from the fuselage.
What is the purpose of the elevator?
Controls pitch.
What are the 2 different types of landing gears?
Fixed and retractable.
What is 1 team offered at our squadron (pre-covid)?
First aid, drill, PR, band, effective speaking...
What is in the fuselage?
Cockpit and crew flight deck.
What is the purpose of wings on an aircraft?
To support the aircraft by producing lift.
What is the purpose of the horizontal stabilizer?
To keep the aircraft stable in the air.
What is another name for the tail wheel configuration?
Tail dragger.
What are 3 ranks in the air cadet program?
AC, LAC, Cpl, FCpl, Sgt, FSgt, WO2, WO1...
What is attached to the fuselage?
Wings, tail section, landing gear, and the engine.
What is the purpose of ailerons?
Controls roll.
What is another name for the vertical stabilizer?
Fin.
What are the 2 types of landing gear configurations?
Nose wheel and tail wheel configurations.
BATAC, BS, SI, AA, FSI, BA, BFS...
What is the purpose of flaps?
Are used during landing and takeoff for a controlled flight.
How is the rudder operated?
By rudder pedals.
What are the 2 purposes of the landing gear?
Supports aircraft when on the ground & absorbs shock when landing.
What are the Aims of the Canadian Cadet Program?
1. To develop in youth the attributes of good citizenship and leadership
2. To promote physical fitness
3. To stimulate an interest in the air, land, and sea activities of the Canadian Forces