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Aileron - Turning Flaps - Slowing down - allow a/c to fly slower. Spoiler - Slowing down also Slats - leading edge devices to allow for flying slower speed.
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What is a Fixed Wing Airplane?
A fixed-wing aircraft is an aircraft which has wings that are attached to the aircraft and do not move. The term is used to differentiate airplanes from other types of flying vehicles such as lifting-body aircraft (balloons and blimps) or rotary aircraft such as helicopters and auto gyros. All airplanes are considered fixed-wing aircraft and even swing-wing or otherwise moving-wing airplanes are usually referred to as being in the fixed-wing category of aircraft.
What has the author Kenneth S Dawson written?
Kenneth S Dawson has written: 'An integrated study of structures, aerodynamics, and controls on the forward swept wing X-29A and the oblique wing research aircraft'
The effect of positive or negative 'g' on autorotation in fixwed wing aircraft?
AUTOROTATION is only for Rotary Wing aircraft...not fixed wing
What is the area usually near the front of an aircraft from where a pilot controls the aircraft called?
The cockpit is where the pilot controls the aircraft.
Who were the the pilots on US aircraft shot down in Desert Storm?
Approximately 37 US fixed-wing aircraft and 23 rotor-wing aircraft were lost during DS. Approximately 15 of those fixed-wing aircraft & 18 of the rotor-wing aircraft were lost to operational causes (accidents).
What did wilburwright invent?
The Wright brothers (Orville and Wilbur) are typically credited with the invention of Aircraft. They were not actually the first to create and fly a fixed wing aircraft, though, this is a misnomer. They were however the first to fly a plane with aircraft controls, capable of steering and leveling the craft.
What part of the planes wing controls the direction of the plane?
Rudder on the wing of the plane controls the direction.
Where is the wing to Fuselage attachment for Beech 1900D Aircraft?
The wing spar on this aircraft is one solid assembly tip to wing tip so it is an integral part of the fuselage. This aircraft is not the usual kingair wingbolt bathtub fitting holding the wing on.
What is the definition of a sweptback wing?
An aircraft wing that is angled back.
Can a plane fly with one wing?
>No it cannot fly with one wing. UNLESS the aircraft's body actually produces sufficient lift, such as a "flying wing" aircraft
How many American aircraft were lost in Vietnam War?
Approximately 2,000 fixed wing aircraft were lost; approximately 5,000 rotary-wing aircraft were lost.
What are the dimensional tolerances on an aircraft wing main spar?
For which aircraft? Every aircraft is different.
