VOCABULARY
Spoiler
a hinged part on the top of an aircraft that increases resistance.
Altimeter
a flight instrument that shows an aircraft's altitude above sea-level.
Flap
a hinged part of a wing that changes the amount of force produced.
Turboprop
an engine that uses a turbine engine to turn a propeller and create thrust.
Rudder pedal
a control in a cockpit that changes the position of an aircraft’s rudder.
Flight instrument
a tool that provides pilots with information necessary to navigate during times of low visibility.
Windshield
a window in the front of an aircraft that protects the occupants.
Course deviation indicator
a flight instrument that shows an aircraft’s position relative to its course.
Winglet
a vertical part on the end of a wing that increases an aircraft’s stability.
Magnetic compass
a flight instrument that shows in which direction an aircraft is heading relative to magnetic north during steady and level flight.
Throttle
a part that controls the supply of fuel to an engine.
Pilot
a person who is trained to fly an aircraft.
Rudder
a hinged part of a vertical stabilizer that guides an aircraft left and right.
Tire
a rubber part that fits around a wheel.
Co-pilot
a person who is trained to fly an aircraft and is the head pilot’s second-in-command.
Turn coordinator
a flight instrument that shows at what rate and in which direction an aircraft is turning.
Center stick
a part that controls the pitch of an aircraft and is located on the floor in front of a pilot.
Attitude indicator
a flight instrument that shows an aircraft’s relationship to the horizon.
Slat
a surface on the leading edge of an aircraft wing that is used to adjust velocity, particularly when landing.
Airspeed indicator
a flight instrument that shows an aircraft’s speed relative to the outside air.
Aileron
a hinged part of a wing that rolls an aircraft from side to side.
Wheel
a rolling part that allows a vehicle, such as an airplane, to move smoothly along the ground.
Side stick
A part that conttrols the pitch of an aircraft and is located to the side of a pilot's seat.
Fixed wing
an aircraft that relies on two wings attached to the fuselage to create lift.
Turbine engine
an engine that uses exhaust to provide propulsion.
Heading indicator
a flight instrument thatshows in which direction an aircraft is heading relative to magnetic north.
Radio magnetic indicator
a flight instrument that combines radio and magnetic information to indicate in which direction an aircraft is heading.
T arrangement
a standard pattern in which the primary flight instruments are arranged on an instrument panel.
Vertical speed indicator
a flight instrument that shows how fast an aircraft is climbing or descending.
Fuselage
the central part of an aircraft’s body.
Yoke
a W-shaped part that controls the pitch of an aircraft and is located directly in front of the pilot.
Outboard slat
a surface on the tip of an aircraft wing that is used to adjust velocity.
Flight deck
the section of an aircraft in which a pilot sits and controls the movement of the aircraft.
Horizontal stabilizer
the part of an aircraft’s tail that prevents the nose from moving up and down.
Instrumen panel
the area in a cockpit where information is displayed about the progress and status of an airplane flight
Landing gear
the structure that supports an aircraft while it is on the ground and which allows it to take off and land.
Overhead panel
the area in a cockpit above a pilot’s head that contains controls.
Nose
the front part of an aircraft.
Elevator
the hinged part of a horizontal stabilizer that guides an aircraft up and down.
Basic six
the six primary flight instruments that make up the standard flight panel.
Tail
the rear part of an aircraft where stabilizers are located.
Pedestal
the area in a cockpit beside the pilot where the throttle and other controls are located.
Cockpit
the section of an aircfraft in which a pilot sits and controls the movement of the aircraft.
Vertical stabilizer
the part of an aircraft’s tail that prevents the nose from moving side to side.
Wing
one of the two structures attached to the fuselage of an aircraft that create the lift needed to fly.
Aviation phonetic alphabet
a system for ensuring clear communication over radio by replacing letter with words.
Wilco
a radio proword meaning the speaker will follow instructions.
Degree
a unit that measures the direction an aircraft is headed.
Approach facility
a location that controls air traffic arriving at an airport.
Afirmative
a proword meaning “yes”
Negative
a radio proword meaning “no”.
Departure facility
a location that controls air traffic leaving an airport.
Mayday
a radio proword meaning that the speaker’s aircraft is in immediate danger.
Flight Service Station
a facility that provides pilots with air traffic information before, during, and after flights.
Tower controller
a person who manages traffic in and around an airport from the airport's tower.
Ground
a part of air traffic control that manages taxiing traffic at an airport.
Knot
a unit of speed that measures one nautical mile per hour.
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