3. How Aircraft Fly

Course subject(s) Module A: Introductory module

In the first of his clips, Mr. Sinke will take a look at some of the basics of flight.

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In this lecture, Mr. Sinke will discuss the first (and most important) of the forces on aircraft: the lift.

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The generation of the lift force and the movement of an aircraft unfortunately result in an unwanted force: the drag. This force is the topic of this lecture.

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In this clip Mr. Sinke will discuss the remaining two forces on an aircraft: Thrust and Weight.

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