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.

• 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

• PHAK Ch. 3, 4 (1-38), and 11
  • Chapter 4
  • Chapter 5
  • Chapter 11
• AFH Ch. 4