Flight Training Central

AUGUST 21, 2024

During your flight training, you’ll learn all about the 4 forces acting on the airplane in flight, including lift, thrust, weight and drag. This week’s tip takes a closer look at the aerodynamic forces that cause the rearward force of drag, including a breakdown of parasite vs. induced drag.

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Drag Thrust Lift Airplanes 95

AV Web

JUNE 30, 2024

The post Court-Clogging Supreme Court Action A Drag On Progress appeared first on AVweb. There are a lot of big guns out there that don’t want you or want to control you and the Supreme Court just gave them bump stocks.

Drag 98

Drag 98

AV Web

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The plane hit a few cars and a motorhome at the Pomona Fairplex, which was hosting the National Hot Rod Association drag race finals. All four people aboard a Cherokee Six that crashed into California parking lot on Sunday survived with minor to moderate injuries. The accident happened about 11:30 a.m. local time.

Drag 98

Drag 98

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The cutting-edge surface technology is inspired by shark skin and is said to reduce drag and enhance fuel efficiency, hence reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) has welcomed Its first Boeing 777 Freighter equipped with AeroSHARK surface coating technology back into its fleet.

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Drag Cargo Airline Airlines 284

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 7, 2024

A US District Judge has ruled that Southwest Airlines must face a discrimination lawsuit regarding its program to provide free flights to Hispanic students. The lawsuit was filed back in May by the American Alliance for Equal Rights, which claims the Lnzate!

Drag 105

Drag Airline Airlines 105

Aerotime

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Once several hundred square meters of the film are applied to the aircraft fuselage and engine nacelles, it reduces drag, thereby leading to reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. LATAM’s decision confirms once again: AeroSHARK works.

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Drag Jet Airline Airlines 293

Cranky Flier

MARCH 4, 2025

If things continue to drag on or even get worse, then I’d imagine American will have to take an even harder look at what it is planning to fly. Looking at a sample week using Cirium data, that cuts about 2.5 percent of departing seats for the airline at DCA. This is not a big number, but it’s also an easy cut to make.

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Drag Airplanes Airline Airlines 179

Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

This horizontal component of lift is called Induced Drag. Its called induced drag since it only exists as a consequence of lift. If youre generating lift, youre stuck with induced drag as well. Increased Drag Moving air around is hard work! What Does the Vortex Strength Depend On? How to Reduce Wingtip Vortices?

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Turbulence Lift Drag Runway 97

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 10, 2025

Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ridge Shan) Pardo attempted to push Amans Phantom by contacting its drag chute compartment, but turbulence made this impossible. Pardo visited Luke to speak at the graduation of the latest 310th FS F-16 Basic Course class.

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Turbulence Drag Pilot Jet 116

Aerotime

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Energy is always required for acceleration, to overcome air drag, as well as rolling and friction resistance of wheels on road and rail, and for “lifting work”, i.e., working against gravity. It must be noted that energy to overcome air drag is only required when the movement takes place in an atmospheric environment.

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Drag Lift V Speed Airplanes 144

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 2, 2025

Its tailless ogival delta wing was optimized for supersonic efficiency, while its slender fuselage minimized drag. (Image Credit: Bristol Aerospace Centre) Beyond its speed, Concorde’s engineering was a marvel. Every aspect of its design was focused on performance, making it one of the most recognizable aircraft in history.

Drag 93

Drag Thrust Airline Airlines 93

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 1, 2025

Particularly in battle aerodynamics, drag reduction, and structural durability, early aircraft teach engineers today important insights. Replacing the slower, drag-heavy biplanes of previous years, monoplane aircraft emerged during this time. Aircraft from this age stress the need of simplifying and fuel economy.

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Drag Lift Jet Stability 52

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 18, 2025

Additionally, the interior and paint were done in 2001/2002 and still show like new, To make an already quick and efficient airplane even more slippery, a previous owner has installed a number of drag-reduction modifications. These include a new nose bowl and dorsal fin/tail root fairings from Lasar Speed Mods.

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Transponder Airplanes Drag Knot 98

Simple Flying

MAY 15, 2024

Negotiations have been dragging on with flight attendants despite others in the industry receiving sizable pay rises in the past couple of years. 178 members of US Congress have signed a letter urging the National Mediation Board to resolve the ongoing flight attendant contract dispute.

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Drag 122

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Since most aircraft spend nearly 90% of their operational time in cruise flight, the cruise lift-to-drag ratio determines the cruise performance of the aircraft. Engines play a vital role in ensuring that necessary thrust is provided to counter the drag forces and achieve a level flight.

Drag 105

Drag Thrust Lift 105

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The AeroSHARK film - which is applied over the fuselage and engine nacelles to reduce aerodynamic drag - will eventually be installed on one of the airline's passenger 777s. All Nippon Airways' (ANA) first Boeing 777F equipped with a special emissions-reducing surface film has re-entered service, the airline has confirmed.

Drag 122

Drag Airline Airlines 122

Simple Flying

AUGUST 12, 2024

To be more specific, during the manufacturing process of four drag brace lower link assemblies of the main landing gear, a fluorescent penetrant inspection was not performed.

Drag 122

Drag 122

One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 23, 2025

United management has really been dragging its feet with agreeing to a new contract. While flight attendants at both American and Delta have received significant pay increases , United flight attendants are still working on a pre-pandemic contract.

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Drag Airline Airlines Pilot 128

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 11, 2025

They flew a total of 313 missions, collecting invaluable data on pitch stability, lift, drag, and buffeting in transonic and supersonic flight. The jet- and rocket-powered aircraft exceeded expectations, performing better than predicted in high-speed wind tunnel testsparticularly in drag performance above Mach 0.85.

Drag 52

Drag Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Airfoil 52

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Flatter approach angle (due to less drag). Lift and Drag Modifications A no-flaps landing significantly reduces drag and lift, which is why the approach is flown at a higher speed. Adjust Your Aim Point : Modify your sight picture so your touchdown point factors for the reduced drag, lift, and longer float.

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Pilot Drag Descent Approach 52

Aerotime

AUGUST 18, 2024

The attacker then assaulted her with a clothes hanger and dragged her across the floor as she tried to reach the door. The female crew member was asleep when an intruder entered her room around 01:30 local time, The Times of India reported. She was startled awake and screamed for help.

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Cabin Crew Drag 157

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 2, 2025

Its tailless ogival delta wing was optimized for supersonic efficiency, while its slender fuselage minimized drag. (Image Credit: Bristol Aerospace Centre) Beyond its speed, Concorde’s engineering was a marvel. Every aspect of its design was focused on performance, making it one of the most recognizable aircraft in history.

Drag 93

Drag Thrust Airline Airlines 93

Simple Flying

JULY 8, 2024

Although the science behind flight may seem complex, it boils down to the balance of four fundamental forces: lift, weight, thrust, and drag. Have you ever watched a plane take off and wondered how that big metal object full of people actually floats in the air?

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Thrust Lift Drag 116

Simple Flying

AUGUST 22, 2024

The man ran along the wing before being dragged off and cornered by airport ground staff until he was arrested by the Australian Federal Police.

Drag 116

Drag 116

Simple Flying

AUGUST 25, 2024

Taiwanese airline EVA Air is using some downtime to modify its fleet of nine Boeing 777Fs with AeroSHARK drag-reducing film. With the peak summer season a distant memory, now is the time when many Northern Hemisphere airlines send aircraft for planned maintenance and modifications.

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Drag Airline Airlines 111

AV Web

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The trials collected measurements on lift and drag under multiple aerodynamic configurations and flight conditions. The X-66 concept incorporates an “extra-long” (high aspect ratio) strut-braced transonic wing for minimal drag and high aerodynamic efficiency. The ultimate goal is to create a more fuel-efficient airliner.

Drag 105

Drag Lift Airline Airlines 105

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

For many passengers, packing a large suitcase and dragging it through train stations and airports is always one significant source of compounding stress. This is why traveling with just one piece of hand luggage has become a growing trend in recent years.

Drag 105

Drag 105

Simple Flying

JANUARY 11, 2025

Winglets work by producing a vortex or mini-tornado effect at the end of the wing, reducing drag. As aircraft manufacturers and airlines alike look to make the aviation industry more sustainable, fuel burn is one key factor to consider. One way they can do this is by fitting aircraft with winglets.

Drag 105

Drag Airline Airlines 105

AOPA

JULY 25, 2024

Samson Sky, maker of the experimental Switchblade flying sports car, announced design updates that the company says will improve the vehicle’s thrust/drag issues.

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Drag Thrust 98

Simple Flying

AUGUST 21, 2024

Sharks are natures true masters of drag reduction, and their unique skins are proving to be a catalyst for new advances in aviation emissions reduction, where the Lufthansa Group is leading the way.

Drag 105

Drag Airlines Airline 105

Simple Flying

MAY 29, 2024

These are specialized enhancements at the tips of wings to minimize lift-induced drag and increase fuel efficiency in flight. One of the design differences between the two manufacturers is the types of wingtip devices used on airplanes. Airbus refers to them as Sharklets whereas Boeing calls them winglets.

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Drag Lift Airplanes 105

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 2, 2025

Early versions of the aircraft faced aerodynamic challenges, including drag issues and fuel starvation, but later refinements to the radiator and carburetor intake resolved these problems. Remarkably, the airframe was completed in just 102 days. The first production models were delivered to the RAF in October 1942.

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Hangar Drag Approach Pilot 78

Simple Flying

JULY 23, 2024

Aircraft are fitted with wingtip devices, generally known as winglets or sharklets, to minimize aerodynamic drag and increase fuel efficiency, and state-of-the-art engines reduce sound and wear and tear. Significant advances in aviation technology have occurred over the last few decades.

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Stability Drag Aviation Technology Tail 98

Simple Flying

JUNE 10, 2024

Every time a control is moved, a flight surface is deflected, resulting in drag and a (slight) aerodynamic penalty. The easiest and most efficient way to fly a plane is by making as few control inputs as possible in the air.

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Pilot Drag 105

Inspire

JANUARY 23, 2019

The post Backcountry Flying, STOL Drag Racing at High Sierra Fly-In first appeared on Hangar Flying. The love for aviation felt all over the dry lakebed at the ninth annual High Sierra Fly-In had quite the EAA convention feel. Get a taste of the event in this video, and read more about it in the February 2019 issue of EAA Sport Aviation.

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Drag Hangar 40

Air Facts

MARCH 5, 2025

The power reduction, the induced drag of the level turn (2 Gs necessary to maintain level flight), and the parasitic drag of the speed-brakes slows the aircraft below the gear-limiting speed of 240 knots. Sadly, Ali did not survive. Another international student I flew with was a Saudi Arabian named Bander ( Bahn -der).

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Pilot Knot AGL Approach 98

World Airline News

AUGUST 24, 2024

Lufthansa Technik AG has announced EVA Air as the first Asian airline to sign for modifications with its drag-reducing and, hence, fuel-saving AeroSHARK surface technology, jointly developed with BASF. AeroSHARK is a functional surface film modeled on sharkskin’s drag-reducing structure.

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Drag Aviation Technology Cargo Airline 105