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flight appendage

 

[ flaɪt əˈpɛndɪdʒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in aviation

A flight appendage is a device attached to an aircraft to provide lift or control during flight. It can include wings, tailplanes, elevators, ailerons, flaps, and spoilers.

Synonyms

aerodynamic surface, control surface, wing component.

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Word Description / Examples
flight appendage

Used in a general sense to describe parts of an aircraft that extend from the main body and assist in flight.

  • The bird's wings are natural flight appendages that enable it to soar through the sky.
aerodynamic surface

Refers to surfaces on aircraft or vehicles designed to interact with the airflow to control movement and stability.

  • The aerodynamic surfaces of the new car model significantly reduce air resistance.
control surface

Specifically used for parts of an aircraft that are manipulated by the pilot to control the aircraft's attitude and direction.

  • The pilot adjusted the control surfaces to stabilize the airplane during turbulence.
wing component

Describes individual parts that make up a wing or are directly attached to a wing structure.

  • The technician inspected each wing component to ensure they were securely attached and defect-free.

Examples of usage

  • The wings are the primary flight appendages of an airplane.
  • The ailerons are used as flight appendages to control the roll of the aircraft.
  • The flaps act as flight appendages to increase lift during takeoff and landing.

Translations

Translations of the word "flight appendage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apêndice de voo

🇮🇳 उड़ान उपांग

🇩🇪 Fluganhang

🇮🇩 tambahan penerbangan

🇺🇦 додаток до польоту

🇵🇱 dodatek do lotu

🇯🇵 飛行付属品

🇫🇷 appendice de vol

🇪🇸 apéndice de vuelo

🇹🇷 uçuş eki

🇰🇷 비행 부속품

🇸🇦 ملحق الرحلة

🇨🇿 příloha letu

🇸🇰 príloha letu

🇨🇳 飞行附件

🇸🇮 dodatek za let

🇮🇸 flugsviðauki

🇰🇿 ұшу қосымшасы

🇬🇪 ფრენის დანართი

🇦🇿 uçuş əlavəsi

🇲🇽 apéndice de vuelo

Etymology

The term 'flight appendage' originated from the field of aviation to describe the various components attached to an aircraft that assist in flight. These appendages have evolved over time to improve aerodynamics, stability, and maneuverability of airplanes. The concept of flight appendages has been essential in the development of modern aircraft design and technology.