Forces of Flight
This force opposes gravity and allows an airplane to rise
What is lift
Rotation around this axis results in pitch
What is the lateral axis
These primary controls are located on the outer wings and control roll
What are ailerons
This system operates landing gear, brakes, and flight control surfaces using fluid power
What is the hydraulic system
The type of engine that works with a propeller to generate thrust
What is a reciprocating engine
This force opposes gravity and allows an airplane to rise
What is drag
Rotation around this axis results in roll
What is the longitudinal axis
This primary control, attached to the horizontal stabilizer, controls pitch
What is the elevator
These components supply electrical power to avionics and lights
What are the alternator and battery
The engine type that drives a propeller using turbine power
What is a turboprop engine
The force that propels an aircraft forward
What is thrust
Rotation around this axis results in yaw
What is the vertical axis
This primary control, attached to the vertical stabilizer, controls yaw
What is the rudder
This emergency system deploys a small turbine in case of total power loss
What is the Ram Air
This type of engine produces thrust by accelerating air without a propeller
What is a turbojet
The downward force acting on an aircraft due to gravity
What is weight
The pivot point about which an airplane rotates in pitch, roll, and yaw
What is the center of gravity
These secondary controls reduce pilot workload and help balance the airplane
What are trim tabs
The system designed to provide heating, cooling, and ventilation to the cabin
What is the environmental control system
The engine-driven component that converts rotational power into forward thrust
What is a propeller
The points where all forces and moments act that determine balance and stability
What are center of gravity and center of pressure
The aerodynamic point where lift is considered to act along the chord line of the wing
What is the center of pressure
These auxiliary devices increase lift or slow an aircraft during takeoff and landing
What are flaps and slats
This initiative aims to eliminate fluid leaks in aircraft hydraulic systems
What is the SAE Zero Leakage Hydraulics initiative
The component that mixes fuel and air before it enters the cylinders of a reciprocating engine
What is a carburetor