On the morning of December 17, 1903, a man named John T. Daniels crouched behind a camera on a cold, windy beach in North Carolina. He had never taken a photograph in his life. Wilbur Wright handed him a rubber bulb and told him to squeeze it if anything interesting happens. Something interesting happened. Daniels squeezed. And the resulting image,…
Before understanding how an airplane is controlled, it is important to first understand the four forces that affect an airplane in flight. These are thrust, drag, lift, and weight. After understanding these basics of aerodynamics we can move on to understanding the airplane itself. If you need a refresher on some definitions, check out Basic Aerodynamic Terms and Definitions. The…
Wings are on every airplane. And they are obviously an important component of an airplane. How much do you know about them? Take the quiz and find out!
Before we can study and understand airplanes and aerodynamics, we need to understand some basic terms. In this video, we’ll take a look at some basic – but important – aerodynamic terms and definitions. Acceleration – Airfoil – Angle of Attack – Angle of Incidence – Attitude – Camber – Center of Gravity – Center of Lift – Center of…