Aviation Glossary
10A comprehensive glossary of aviation terms, acronyms, and technical jargon explained in plain language.
Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
APUA small engine in the tail section that provides electrical power and air conditioning when main engines are off.
Aircraft AnatomyCockpit
The section of the aircraft where pilots control the plane, housing flight instruments and controls.
Aircraft AnatomyEmpennage
The tail assembly of an aircraft, including the horizontal and vertical stabilizers.
Aircraft AnatomyFlaps
Hinged surfaces on the trailing edge of the wing that increase lift at lower speeds during takeoff and landing.
Aircraft AnatomyFuselage
The main body of an aircraft that holds passengers, cargo, and crew.
Aircraft AnatomyLanding Gear
The undercarriage of an aircraft used for takeoff, landing, and ground movement.
Aircraft AnatomyPylon
A structural mount that attaches an engine to the wing or fuselage of an aircraft.
Aircraft AnatomyRadome
A dome-shaped structure protecting the radar antenna at the nose of an aircraft.
Aircraft AnatomyRudder
A movable vertical surface on the empennage that controls the aircraft's yaw (left-right movement).
Aircraft AnatomyWinglet
A small vertical extension at the tip of an aircraft wing that reduces drag and improves fuel efficiency.
Aircraft Anatomy