Airplane Parts & Instruments

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Across
  1. 4. ___________ are the movable sections of an airplane's wings closest to the fuselage. They are moved in the same direction (down) and enable the airplane to fly more slowly.
  2. 7. This is located underneath the airplane, supports it while on the ground.
  3. 10. ____________ are the outward movable sections of an airplane's wings which move in opposite directions (one up, one down). They are used in making turns.
  4. 11. This is the central body portion of an airplane, which accommodates the crew and passengers or cargo.
  5. 13. This is the horizontal surface of the aft part of the fuselage used to balance the airplane.
  6. 16. This shows the pilot how quickly the airplane is climbing or descending.
  7. 17. This shows the pilot if the airplane is turning.
  8. 18. A ________________ is a rotating blade located on the front of the airplane. The engine turns the propeller which most often pulls the airplane through the air.
Down
  1. 1. ______________ are the parts of airplanes which provide lift and support the entire weight of the aircraft and its contents while in flight.
  2. 2. ____________is the fixed vertical portion of the tail that the rudder is attached to.
  3. 3. Tells a pilot how fast the airplane is going.
  4. 5. This tells the pilot how the aircraft is pointed at the horizon.
  5. 6. Is what the pilot uses to control the elevators and ailerons.
  6. 8. Are what the pilot uses to control the Rudder.
  7. 9. In general aviation airplanes, the _____________ is usually the space in the fuselage for the pilot and the passengers: in some aircraft it is just the pilots compartment.
  8. 12. This shows the pilot how high the airplane is above sea level.
  9. 14. The ____________ is the movable horizontal section of the tail which causes the plane to move up and down.
  10. 15. The _____________ is the movable vertical section of the tail which controls lateral movement.