Introduction to Aircraft. It describes the history and main parts of Aircraft. It explains the scientific principle behind flying. From origin of aircraft to current state of aviation technology.
11. HISTORY OF AVIATION
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Heavy manufacturing
during First World War
France produced over
68000 aeroplanes
From wooden body to
metallic body
Junkers J1
15. MAIN SECTIONS OF AIRCRAFT
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Fuselage
Wings
Cockpit
Engine
Tail Assembly or Tail Unit
Landing Gear or Undercarriage
16. MAIN SECTIONS OF AIRCRAFT
• The fuselage is the main section, or body, of the airplane. This
is where you’ll find passengers, cargo, and the flight crew. The
fuselage is the foundation for the structure of the aircraft.
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17. MAIN SECTIONS OF AIRCRAFT
• The wings of an aircraft serve the same purpose as the wings of
a bird, hence their name.
• Fixed-Wing & Rotary-Wing
• Wings include ailerons and flaps.
• High wing aircraft
• Low wing aircraft
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18. MAIN SECTIONS OF AIRCRAFT
• This is where the pilot
controls the aircraft.
• The cockpit includes flight
instruments, avionics,
audio/radio communications,
and flight controls.
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19. MAIN SECTIONS OF AIRCRAFT
• An aircraft engine is the power
source for a plane.
• Provides Thrust.
• Some drones, or unmanned
aerial vehicles (UAVs), have
used electric motors.
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20. MAIN SECTIONS OF AIRCRAFT
• Located at the rear of an
airplane.
• It provides stability during flight.
like feathers on an arrow.
• The tail assembly consists of the
vertical stabilizer, rudder,
elevator, horizontal stabilizer,
and static wicks.
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21. MAIN SECTIONS OF AIRCRAFT
• Landing gear or undercarriage
allows the plane to take off,
land, and taxi without damage.
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