Across
- 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.
- 7. This is located underneath the airplane, supports it while on the ground.
- 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.
- 11. This is the central body portion of an airplane, which accommodates the crew and passengers or cargo.
- 13. This is the horizontal surface of the aft part of the fuselage used to balance the airplane.
- 16. This shows the pilot how quickly the airplane is climbing or descending.
- 17. This shows the pilot if the airplane is turning.
- 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. ______________ are the parts of airplanes which provide lift and support the entire weight of the aircraft and its contents while in flight.
- 2. ____________is the fixed vertical portion of the tail that the rudder is attached to.
- 3. Tells a pilot how fast the airplane is going.
- 5. This tells the pilot how the aircraft is pointed at the horizon.
- 6. Is what the pilot uses to control the elevators and ailerons.
- 8. Are what the pilot uses to control the Rudder.
- 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.
- 12. This shows the pilot how high the airplane is above sea level.
- 14. The ____________ is the movable horizontal section of the tail which causes the plane to move up and down.
- 15. The _____________ is the movable vertical section of the tail which controls lateral movement.