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Aviation Games

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FuselageThe body of the plane
Landing gearWheels of the plane
AirfoilsAlso known as "wings"
FlapsConnected to the backside of the wings, slide back and down to increase the surface of the wing area.
AileronsConnected to the backside of the wings, hinged on the wings and move downward to push the air down and make the wing tilt up
SpoilersAre used like air brakes to reduce any remaining lift and slow down the airplane
TailAt the rear of the plane, provides stability.
RudderAt the back of the plane; moves left and right to control the yaw movement of the plane
ElevatorsFound at the rear of the plane; can be raised or lowered to change the direction of the plane's pitch.
Gas turbineAlso known as a jet engine.
ThrustThe forward force that pushes the engine and, therefore, the airplane forward.
Fanthe first component in a turbofan. The large spinning fan sucks in large quantities of air.
Compressorthe first component in the engine core; squeezes the air that enters it into progressively smaller areas, resulting in an increase in the air pressure.
CombustorHere the air is mixed with fuel and then ignited
TurbineThese are linked by a shaft to turn the blades in the compressor and to spin the intake fan at the front
Nozzlethe exhaust duct of the engine


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South Windsor High School
South Windsor, CT

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