Microsoft Flight Simulator Handbook

by Jonathan M. Stern

The Airplane and its Components

The following components are found on most aircraft, including the Cessna 182RG that you fly with Flight Simulator. Figure 2.1 shows an airplane from different views and Figure 2.2 shows common components.

Figure 2.1. The airplane from two views.

Figure 2.2. Most airplanes have these components in common.

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