Across
- 4. A vertical hinged surface on the vertical stabilizer that controls the aircraft’s yaw (movement left or right around the vertical axis).
- 5. A hinged surface on the horizontal stabilizer that controls the aircraft’s pitch (nose up or nose down).
- 6. The housing or enclosure that holds and protects the aircraft engine(s).
- 10. The interior section of the aircraft where passengers and crew sit.
- 12. A powerplant that uses expelled gases to produce thrust.
- 14. The forward tip of the fuselage
- 15. The area at the front of the fuselage where the pilots control and operate the aircraft.
- 17. Small plates on the top surface of the wings that can be raised to reduce lift and increase drag, aiding in descent and landing.
- 18. The rear part of the airplane, including the horizontal stabilizer and vertical stabilizer, which helps with stability and control.
- 19. A mechanism on jet engines that redirects the engine’s exhaust forward to help slow the aircraft after landing.
Down
- 1. It produces thrust by spinning through the air.
- 2. The central body of the aircraft that holds the cockpit, passenger cabin, and cargo area.
- 3. The cone-shaped aft section of the aircraft, often housing auxiliary equipment and serving aerodynamic purposes
- 7. A compartment inside the fuselage
- 8. The large surfaces extending from the sides of the fuselage that generate lift for the airplane.
- 9. A small, upright or angled extension at the tip of a wing that helps reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency.
- 11. The undercarriage used for takeoff, landing, and sometimes taxiing; it can be fixed or retractable.
- 13. Small, hinged sections on the outer trailing edge of each wing, used to roll the aircraft from side to side.
- 16. Hinged surfaces on the trailing edges of the wings that can be extended to increase lift or drag during takeoff and landing.
- 20. Extendable panels on the leading edge of the wings that improve lift at lower speeds, particularly during takeoff and landing.
