====== AF 201B Unit 18 Orientation Lesson 7 - Aerodynamics ======


The student will become familiar with aerodynamics. This lesson must
be completed before flight lesson 4.

The student should display an understanding of aerodynamics.

===== Grading Items =====

  * Four Forces: Lift, Thrust, Weight and Drag
  * Forces During Turns
  * Forces During Climbs and Descents
  * Forces During Slow Flight
  * Aircraft Turning Tendencies
  * Adverse Yaw
  * Aircraft Stability, Maneuverability, and Controllability
  * Effect of Weight and C.G. on aircraft performance & flight characteristics

===== Reading List =====

  * PHAK Ch. 3, 4 (1-38), and 11
    * [[https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/phak/media/06_phak_ch4.pdf|Chapter 4]]
    * [[https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/phak/media/07_phak_ch5.pdf|Chapter 5]]
    * [[https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/phak/media/13_phak_ch11.pdf|Chapter 11]]
  * AFH Ch. 4