Lift
Which force allows an aircraft to rise into the air?
Lift
This force pulls an aircraft towards the ground due to gravity?
Weight
Which force moves an aircraft forward?
Thrust
Which force slows an aircraft down?
Drag
How many main forces act on an aircraft in flight?
4
Lift is mainly produced by what part of the aircraft?
Wings or Airfoil
Weight includes the aircraft, fuel, cargo, and what other factor?
Passangers
What produces thrust on most aircraft?
Engines or propellers
Drag acts in the opposite direction of which force?
Thrust
Name all four forces of flight.
Lift, weight, thrust, drag
Why does increasing airspeed increase lift?
Faster airflow over the wing increases lift
As aircraft weight increases, what must also increase to maintain level flight?
Lift
Why is thrust important for producing lift?
It provides airspeed needed for lift
Name one factor that increases drag.
Higher speed, poor shape, or extended landing gear
Which two forces act vertically on an aircraft?
Lift and weight
This factor a long with wing shape, greatly affects how much lift is produced?
Airspeed
Name two things that contribute to an aircraft’s weight.
Aircraft structure, fuel, passengers, or cargo
If thrust is reduced while drag stays the same, what happens to airspeed?
Airspeed decreases
What happens to drag as airspeed increases?
Drag increases
Which two forces must be balanced for straight and level flight?
Lift and weight, thrust and drag
For an aircraft to climb, lift must be greater than this force?
Weight
Why does an overloaded aircraft need a longer takeoff distance?
More lift is needed to overcome the increased weight
An aircraft is flying level and thrust suddenly equals drag. What happens next?
The aircraft continues at the same speed
Why do pilots try to reduce drag during flight?
To improve performance and fuel efficiency
If lift equals weight and thrust equals drag, what type of flight is occurring?
Straight and level flight