AIRPLANE
An airplane is a vehicle heavier than air, powered by an engine,
which travels through the air by the reaction of air passing over its
wings.
FUSELAGE
The fuselage is the central body portion of an airplane which
accommodates the crew and passengers or cargo.
COCKPIT
In general aviation airplanes, the cockpit is usually the space in
the fuselage for the pilot and the passengers: in some aircrafts it
is just the pilot's compartment.
LANDING GEAR
The landing gear, located underneath the airplane, supports it while
on the ground.
WINGS
Wings are the parts of airplanes which provide lift and support the
entire weight of the aircraft and its contents while in flight.
PROPELLER
A propeller 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.
FLAPS
Flaps 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.
AILERONS
Ailerons 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.
RUDDER
The rudder is the movable vertical section of the tail which controls
lateral movement.
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER
The horizontal stabilizer is the horizontal surface of the aft part
of the fuselage used to balance the airplane.
ELEVATOR
The elevator is the movable horizontal section of the tail which
causes the plane to move up and down.
