4 Forces of Flight

Front

What are the four forces of flight?

Back

Lift, Weight, Thrust, Drag.

Front

What is lift?

Back

The force that pushes a plane upward, generated by the wings.

Front

What is weight in the context of flight?

Back

The force that pulls the plane downward due to gravity.

Front

What is thrust?

Back

The force that propels the plane forward, generated by the engine.

Front

What is drag?

Back

The force that opposes thrust and slows the plane down.

Front

How do wings generate lift?

Back

Wings are designed to create a difference in air pressure above and below them, resulting in lift.

Front

What role does the engine play in flight?

Back

The engine generates thrust, allowing the plane to move forward.

Front

What happens when lift is greater than weight?

Back

The plane ascends or climbs.

Front

What happens when weight is greater than lift?

Back

The plane descends or falls.

Front

What is the relationship between thrust and drag?

Back

Thrust must overcome drag for the plane to accelerate.