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| Contents |
History Of Flight |
The Jet Engine |
Control In The Air | Light Aircraft |
Vertical Take-off |
Helicopters |
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| They are the most popular type of aircraft today. They can be used for many tasks, these man include crop dusting and rescue services. The airframe is made of four main parts, the fuselage, the wings, the tailplane and the fin. The systems in the aircraft are much simpler and of a smaller design compared to a jet liner.
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| The engine: |
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| It is situated at the front of the plane and separated from the cabin by a fireproof "wall", also known as a bulkhead. A typical engine generates about 250 horsepower, compared to a typical family car engine, which generates around 60-80 horsepower. |
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| It is made from long, strong rods, called spars. The ribs are curved pieces of metal that give the wing its aerofoil shape allowing it to fly. The wings also contain fuel tanks, which can hold up to 320 litres of fuel. |
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