The part of the body occupied by the pilot or passenger. The openings in the body cut for entrance and exit are the "Cock-pit Openings."
Control bridge or Deperdussin yoke.
Tachometer or speed indicator.
The individual forces that make up a total resultant force.
The complete system used for steering, elevating, balancing, and speed regulation. When controls are operated by hand they are known as "Manual Controls."
The "U" shaped lever used with the Deperdussin control system. Sometimes known as the "Yoke."
A simple control lever capable of being moved in four directions for elevation, depression and lateral balance.
The adjustable surfaces used for directing and balancing aircraft. On an aeroplane these are represented by the rudder, elevator, and ailerons.
Three-ply wood.
Cord or wire.