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Principles of Flight. Introduction: The "principles of flight" are the aerodynamics dealing with the motion of air and forces acting on an aircraft. Lift is the most apparent force, as it's what gives an aircraft the ability to fly. Thrust provides a method with which to move the aircraft.
- Wake Turbulence
Introduction: Every aircraft generates a wake while in...
- Turn Performance
Load factor is a measure of what is supported by the wings...
- Weight & Balance
Weight parameters ensure the wings and overall structure can...
- Stability
Longitudinal, Lateral, and Vertical Axis Axis; Lateral...
- Wake Turbulence
14 Δεκ 2022 · If you want to know how airplanes maneuver through the sky, you must understand the axis of aircraft. While it may appear complicated, we will make it super easy to understand. We’ll describe all three axes, the effect they have on the aircraft, and even tell you which flight controls influence each! Let’s jump right in.
Figure 1. Aircraft control surfaces. In order for an aircraft to reach its destination, the forces of flight have to be precisely manipulated. To do this, the aircraft has control surfaces (Figure 1) that can direct airflow in very specific ways.
The x-axis lies in the symmetry plane of the vehicle1 and points toward the nose of the vehicle. (The precise direction will be discussed later.) The z-axis also is taken to lie in the plane of symmetry, perpendicular to the x-axis, and pointing approximately down. The y axis
Introduction. In this summary we examine the flight dynamics of aircraft. But before we do that, we must examine some basic ideas necessary to explore the secrets of flight dynamics. 1.1 Basic concepts. 1.1.1 Controlling an airplane. To control an aircraft, control surfaces are generally used. Examples are elevators, flaps and spoilers.
Forces of Flight. Lift. Weight. Thrust. Drag. Generating Lift. Airfoils. Angle of Attack. Parasitic Drag. Induced drag. Ground Effect. Boundary Layer. Stalls. Factors that affect the Stall. Spins. Lift and Drag Concepts. Wing Design. Laminar and conventional airfoils. Angle of incidence. Washout. Stall Strips. Airfoil Variation. Wing Fences.
Through hands-on experiments and physical demonstrations, students will learn about position and motion of forces as they are introduced to some of the basic concepts of flight, including the three axes of flight and the control surfaces that guide the aircraft.
