Vocabulary Flashcard - ESP for Aeronautical Engineers

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What does "aerodynamics" study?

Back

Movement of air and its interaction with objects

Front

Fuselage

Back

The central body of the aircraft

Front

What generates the "thrust" in an aircraft?

Back

Engines or propulsion systems

Front

Which part controls the pitch of the aircraft?

Back

Elevators

Front

What is "lift"?

Back

The force that helps an aircraft rise

Front

drag

Back

Air resistance slowing the aircraft

Front

What are "ailerons" used for?

Back

To roll the aircraft left or right

Front

Runway

Back

A strip for aircraft takeoff and landing

Front

Which of the following is a navigation instrument? Rudder, Altimeter, Winglet, Flap

Back

Altimeter

Front

Hangar

Back

A garage where aircraft are stored or maintained