The basic rules of flight state that for an aircraft to fly straight, at a continuous speed, then lift must equal weight, and thrust must equal drag. But, of course, it wouldn’t be much use if an aircraft could only fly straight would it?! So, how does a plane ascend, descend, turn and increase/decrease speed? [...]
How an Aircraft Flies: Control Surfaces
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Flying Fear: How Do Airplanes Fly?
When it comes to getting over your fear of flying, one of the best treatments is …….. knowledge. Understanding how an aircraft flies, and stays in the air, is a great way of feeling safer and more calm while flying. I will be covering much of this for you in future weeks – but as [...]
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