Aviation Dictionary

Strut

Wing structural member used to hold the wings in place instead of the flying and ground wires for some designs. The “strutted wing” does not use a kingpost.

Dictionary Term

Strut

Definition

Wing structural member used to hold the wings in place instead of the flying and ground wires for some designs. The “strutted wing” does not use a kingpost.

References

Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008