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Aerodynamics: The Four Forces Part 2

In Aerodynamics, Ground SchoolSeptember 18, 2014

This is the second part of this two part series on the four forces of flight, where we’ll introduce thrust and drag. You can find our intro to lift and weight here. William Kershner’s The Student Pilot’s Flight Manual

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Aerodynamics: The Four Forces Part 1

In Aerodynamics, Ground SchoolSeptember 15, 2014

The four forces of flight make up the fundamental concept of flight. Lift, weight, thrust, and drag are the very first concepts students learn in ground school. In this post, we’ll give you an introduction to the first two: Lift and Weight. The

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Aerodynamics: The Four Forces Part 2

Aerodynamics: The Four Forces Part 1

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