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…
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Basic Aerodynamic Terms & Definitions
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…