Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Center of Gravity: Used to calculate and balance the aircraft’s center of gravity. Wing Control: Flaps, slats, and ailerons change the chord line, impacting lift and control. The mean camber line is drawn halfway between the upper and lower surfaces. What Is the Chord Line in Aviation? So far, so good?

Center of Gravity 59

Center of Gravity Camber Lift Airfoil 59

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Center of Gravity: Used to calculate and balance the aircraft’s center of gravity. Wing Control: Flaps, slats, and ailerons change the chord line, impacting lift and control. The mean camber line is drawn halfway between the upper and lower surfaces. What Is the Chord Line in Aviation? So far, so good?

Center of Gravity 52

Center of Gravity Camber Lift Airfoil 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Key Takeaways Ailerons control the aircrafts roll by adjusting lift on each wing. The aircrafts wing is able to generate lift due to its shape. The more the wings shape is able to change the direction of the flow of air over the surface, the more lift it will produce. Why does this increase the lift? How Do Ailerons Work?

Aileron 87

Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 87