Module 2, Lesson 2 - Aerodynamics & Performance

Module 2, Lesson 2 - Aerodynamics & Performance

Aerodynamics & Performance  

An unmanned aircraft has four basic components: fuselage, airfoil, stabilizing and control surfaces (fixed-wing aircraft only), and powerplant(s). 

Multiple Choice

Which component acts as the basic structure of a UA and houses most of the equipment?

• Propeller

• Fuselage

• Wing

• Aileron

• Rudder

Multiple Select

What are the four forces that act on an aircraft?

• Weight

• Thrust

• Tension

• Lift

• Drag

Fill in the Blank

The force that influences how the UA takes off and maintains flight is _____________.