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Aerodynamics - 207A

Four Forces of Flight

S&L Flight – Opposing Forces are Equal

  1. The sum of all upward components of forces (not just lift) equals the sum of all downward components of forces (not just weight)
  2. The sum of all forward components of forces (not just thrust) equals the sum of all backward components of forces (not just drag)

Forces During Turns

Forces During Climbs/Descents

Forces During Slow Flight

Aircraft Turning Tendencies

Adverse Yaw

Aircraft Stability, Maneuverability, and Controllability

Effects of CG on Drag/Lift

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