Parts of an Aircraft

Part that changes the pitch of an aircraft

• Wing

• Elevator

• Spoiler

• Fuselage

Part that changes the roll of an aircraft

• Slats

• Spoiler

• Aileron

• Engine

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Part that changes the yaw of an aircraft

• Rudder

• Spoiler

• Slats

• Elevator

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Part that gives thrust to move the aircraft

• Engine

• Flaps

• Landing Gear

• Rudder

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

Main body/tube of the aircraft

• Cockipt

• Rudder

• Landing Gear

• Fuselage

Part on the leading edge of each wing. Moves to give the aircraft more lift.

• Slats

• Flaps

• Ailerons

• Spoilers

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Part on the trailing/back of each wing. Creates more lift when moving slower.

• Spoilers

• Aielrons

• Slats

• Flaps

General term for the part of the aircraft where you would find the flaps, spoilers, and slats.

• Cockpit

• Landing Gear

• Fuselage

• Wings

Movable metal flap on top of each wing for creating drag.

• Aileron

• Spoiler

• Slats

• Rudder

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Where the pilot's controls are located.

• Wings

• Tail section

• Cockpit

• Landing gear