Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Airplane wings vary in shape and size, but all have standard features like the chord line. In general, the chord line is used as an easy-to-understand reference when referring to the properties of a wing or airfoil. The mean camber line is drawn halfway between the upper and lower surfaces. What Is the Chord Line in Aviation?

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Center of Gravity Camber Lift Airfoil 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 13, 2025

Airfoils use this principle, with faster airflow over the top creating lower pressure. Wing Camber Wing camber defines how much more curved the wings upper surface is compared to the lower surface. Engineers use Bernoullis principle to shape airfoils to optimize the pressure difference needed for efficient lift generation.

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Pilot Lift Camber Airfoil 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Airplane wings vary in shape and size, but all have standard features like the chord line. In general, the chord line is used as an easy-to-understand reference when referring to the properties of a wing or airfoil. The mean camber line is drawn halfway between the upper and lower surfaces. What Is the Chord Line in Aviation?

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Center of Gravity Camber Lift Airfoil 59