Forces Acting on the Aircraft

Forces Acting on the AircraftKarim HafezKhan Academy Knowledge VideoSYST 560 - 9/30/13

ForcesForces acting on Aircraft (Level Flight) LiftWeightThrustDrag

Forces (Level Flight)

LiftThe upward force generated mainly by the wings that keeps the aircraft in flight.

Weight (Gravity)Force due to gravity cause by the weight the of the aircraft and all of its components

This downward force caused by the weight directly opposes lift

ThrustThe main driving force of the aircraft caused by the engines and its propellers

This force is directly opposed by drag

DragThe opposite rearward force that is induced by the forward force of thrustParasite Drag Drag caused by parts of the aircraft that dont contribute to lift (i.e. fuselage)Included Drag- Drag caused by parts of the aircraft that produce lift (i.e. wings)

Forces (Level Flight)

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