The Role of Newton’s Third Law in Aviation
Pilot Institute
APRIL 12, 2025
Developments in aircraft design and engine technology have allowed us to fly farther, faster, and carry more payload. They are designed with a special shape called an airfoil, which encourages passing air to turn and deflect downward. Spoilers are panels on the top of wings that pilots can raise to spoil lift and increase drag.
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