Drag Lift Longitudinal Axis 
Flight Training Central
MAY 7, 2024
The term 'angle of attack' is defined as the angle between the airplane's longitudinal axis and that of the air striking the airfoil. The horizontal component of lift. The vertical component of lift. The four forces acting on an airplane in flight are lift, weight, thrust, and drag. Centrifugal force.
Pilot Institute
APRIL 5, 2024
Touching down with the aircraft’s longitudinal axis aligned with the runway. We use the rudder to align the aircraft’s longitudinal axis with the centerline. A sideslip approach creates excess drag and requires more control inputs. We call this de-crabbing. Instead, look down to the end of the runway.
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