AF 201A Unit 7 Orientation Lesson 4 - Aerodynamics

The student will receive instruction on basic aerodynamics.

The student should have a full understanding of basic aerodynamics.

• Four Forces: Lift, Thrust, Weight and Drag
  • Types of Drag
    • Parasite Drag (form drag, skin friction drag, interference drag)
    • Induced Drag (byproduct of lift)
  • Lift Balance Forces
  • Dihedral-Cherokee
  • Dihedral-Boeing
• Stall/Spin Awareness and Avoidance
  • Tomohawk Spin
• Forces During Climbs and Descents
• Forces During Turns
• Forces During Slow Flight
• Aircraft Turning Tendencies
• Adverse Yaw