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Empennage is an aviation term used to describe the tail section of an aircraft.
The empennage is also known as the tail or tail assembly; all three terms may be interchangeably used.
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What is the tail height of the aircraft?
The tail height of an aircraft varies from 2m to 15m.
What did tail gunners do during World War 2?
They defended their aircraft from attack from the rear.
Is Mane n' tail shampoo in Canada stores?
yes it's sold at walmart in the pet section
What is the 10 tail beast name?
I cant say about the person who has it name but the ten tails name is JuubI
What is the dogs name that chased his tail in hotel for dogs?
Friday
Why does the aircraft have a tail section?
It allows the airplane to fly the direction you want it to.
Where is the serial number on a plane found?
Typically, the serial number of any aircraft is found on the tail section, but, some aircraft have that number on the fuselage section.
What are the 5 major components of an aircraft?
The five major components of airplanes are:WingsFuselagePower plantUndercarriageEmpennage (tail section)
What is the name of the tail section of an airplane?
empennage
What is the tail section of the airplane?
That is the section at the back which usually supports the elvators, fin and rudder. Many larger aircraft may also have an APU there.
Is there another name for a piGs tail?
There does not appear to be another name for a pigs tail. A pigs tail is typically short and curly.
Can the tail surfaces fit either aircraft?
No, tail surfaces are designed for particular aircraft.
What are the Spitfire's body parts called?
Any aircraft's body parts are called the Fuselage,(main body) the wings and the tail section.
What is the tail height of the aircraft?
The tail height of an aircraft varies from 2m to 15m.
What is the correct name for an airplane steering wheel?
It is called a "Yoke", the rudder is on the tail of the aircraft and is generally operated by foot pedals to controll the Yaw of the aircraft
Why is that helicopter has an inverted airfoil in the tail section?
An inverted airfoil on the the horizontal stabilizer of an airplane will stabilize the aircraft along the horizontal axis in forward flight.
What are some parts of a plane?
The main parts are the:Fuselage (the body with the wings and tail cut off)Wings (lifting surface)Tail Section (the rear of the plane, includes the horizontal stabilizers, and vertical stabilizer)If you want to be more in-depth:On the fuselage: DoorsCockpitWindowsNose landing gearMain landing gear (on most small aircraft)Engine (on most single engine aircraft)On the wings: AileronsFlapsAir spoilersWing letsEngines (On most larger aircraft, including two engine aircraft)In the tail section: Engines (On most regional jets like the CRJ-700 or DC-10)Horizontal stabilizer: ElevatorsVertical stabilizer: Rudder
