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BASIC AERODYNAMICS

Aerodynamics

Aerodynamic Terms

Angle of Attack
Angle Between Chord Line & Relative Wind

Relative Wind
The direction of the airstream in relation to the airfoil

Aerodynamics

Aerodynamics

Aerodynamic Terms
Lift
Is the force that acts in an upward direction to support the aircraft in the air. It counteracts the effects of weight. Lift must be greater than or equal to weight if flight is to be sustained. Lift acts perpendicular to relative wind

Weight
The force of gravity acting downward on the aircraft and everything in the aircraft, such as fuel and cargo.
Aerodynamics

LIFT

WEIGHT

Aerodynamics

Aerodynamic Terms Drag


Parallel & Opposite to Relative Wind

Total Aerodynamic Force


Vector Sum of Airfoil Lift & Drag

Aerodynamics

TAF
LIFT

DRAG

WEIGHT

Aerodynamics

Drag
Types of Drag
Induced: Caused by the Production of Lift Parasite: All Drag Not Caused by Lift

Aerodynamics

Airfoil Force Vectors

Aerodynamics

Airflow

Aerodynamics

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