1.02 - Parts of an Airplane

Reciprocating engines

Piston-based engines used in many general aviation aircraft, similar to car engines but simpler in some aspects.

Ice shedding capability

Feature of aircraft engines that allows them to remove ice from surfaces to ensure safe operation.

Propeller pitch control

The ability to change the angle of attack of the propeller blades during flight for optimal performance.

General aviation (GA)

A category of aviation that encompasses all flights other than military or scheduled airline flights.

Transmission analogy

Concept in which the rotation and pitch adjustment of propeller blades serve a similar purpose to how a car's transmission modulates power delivery.