How Does An Airplane Fly Physics如何做飞机的飞行物理.pptVIP

 Overview Brief discussion of the 4 forces acting on a plane Brief definition of the 4 forces Weight Drag Thrust Lift How lift is developed Two Perspectives on how lift is created Demonstrations Factors that affect lift Forces Force – a push or a pull acting on a body. As a plane flies it is in the center of 4 forces. Weight, lift, drag and thrust Two natural forces being exerted on plane Weight and drag A pilot needs to overcome weight and drag to achieve flight Two forces a pilot needs to create to overcome weight and drag Lift and thrust Lift thrust are required to keep the airp