Controlling the Direction
The Main Wing and Flaps
The plane's main wing is 40 feet (~ 12 m) long from end to end, and about 4 feet (~ 1.2 m) wide. On the inner portion of the wing, there are flaps used during takeoff, landing and other low-speed situations. On the outer ends, there are ailerons used to turn the plane and keep it level.
 Main wing |
 Flaps |
The flaps are actuated by electric motors in the wing. Also enclosed in the wings are two fuel tanks, each of which holds about 20 gallons of gas.
