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Aerodynamics has evolved to a finely tuned science, mankind has cracked the code for flight and has taken to the Sky.  While the simplicity of a bird in flight mesmerizes children of all ages, it’s even more fascinating to watch an airplane fly over head.  The sound of it’s approach common to anyone living in this century as the age of flight has now reached it’s centennial anniversary.

The conquest of flying has changed the face of this world forever.

While our discussion of flying will forever surpass this brief article with the extensive amount of information available this day and age, one could go on, and on.  Today I would just like to introduce the four basic aerodynamic forces that make flight possible

The first force would be LIFT.  Lift is an upward effect created by the flow of air as it passes under and over an airfoil, typically the wings.

WEIGHT, opposes lift and is caused by gravity and its constant downward pull

THRUST, is the force that propels an airplane forward, and the amount of thrust varies depending on the size and weight of an aircraft, and engine being used.

DRAG, like weight, is in opposition to the thrust and has a backward pulling effect on the craft and limits the speed an aircraft can achieve.

 

This is a basic level introduction of the four forces of flight, for more detailed information check out the books and manuals in our “Pilot Shop” located at the top right hand side of this Blogg.

Thanks, Until next flight,

Ace Pilot

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