Articulated flap at the rear of the vertical stabilizer that steers the aircraft and corrects any yaw that might occur.
vertical stabilizer
Fixed vertical part of the tail assembly that keeps the aircraft stable.
elevator
Articulated flap that is attached to the trailing edge of the horizontal stabilizer; it is used to change altitude and correct any pitch that may occur.
horizontal stabilizer
One of two wings acting as the glider’s horizontal fins; they are used to stabilize its horizontal movement.
fuselage
Body of the glider to which the wings are attached; it is shaped to travel easily through the air.
trailing edge
Back edge of the wing.
wing tip
Tapered piece that forms the lateral end of the wing.
leading edge
Front edge of the wing.
nose
Leading tip of the fuselage.
cockpit canopy
Glass surface covering the cockpit; it opens to provide access to the cockpit.
aileron
Jointed movable flap on the rear edge of the wing; it is used to maneuver the glider by adjusting wing lift.
air brake
Movable aerodynamic flap that is located on the wing; it is usually used to slow the glider during landing.
wings
Horizontal surfaces that are acted upon by aerodynamic forces to keep the glider aloft.
