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What are the Key Parts of a Plane?

WayMan

From an engineering standpoint, its designed to be both strong and aerodynamicbalancing durability and performance in flight. Wings: The Source of Lift The wings are what make fixed-wing flight possible. As air moves over the curved top surface of the wing and the flatter bottom, lift is generated, allowing the plane to rise.

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Exclusive: Cal Fire, Skyryse Exploring ‘Optionally Piloted’ Aerial Firefighting

Flying Magazine

The instrument panel, flight instruments, and all avionics are removed. Replacing them are a triple redundant fly-by-wire system, low-profile instrument panel with a primary flight display, multifunction display, and standby instrument module.

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Exploring the Essential Sections of an Aircraft: A Comprehensive Guide

Pilot's Life Blog

The cockpit, also called the flight deck, is where pilots use electronic flight instruments as part of a primary flight display. They will also communicate with air traffic control about any flight safety alerts should an issue arise with the electronic flight instrument displays.