Flight Training Central

MAY 7, 2024

The four forces acting on an airplane in flight are lift, weight, thrust, and drag. lift, weight, gravity, and thrust. The angle of attack at which an airplane wing stalls will change with an increase in gross weight. remain the same regardless of gross weight.

Gross Weight 98

Gross Weight Longitudinal Axis Airfoil Lift 98

Pilot Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

Weight : The force gravity exerts on the aircraft. Thrust : The force generated by the engine that propels the aircraft forward. Drag : The aerodynamic force opposing the aircraft’s forward motion. This increases lift but comes at the cost of increased induced drag. Gradually reduce thrust from cruise power.

Lift 52

Lift Rudder Drag AGL 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Winging It Aside from the aforementioned desire for a greater aspect ratio for reduced drag, the one-piece Gweduck wing was developed for minimal weight, ease of construction and benign handling. Keeping drag corralled was emphasized as the Gweduck mission is foremost long-distance cruising. lb/sq ft Power loading 10.32

Airplanes 59

Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 59