Natural Forces
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction
What is Newton’s Third Law?
The curved shape of the upper and lower surfaces of an airfoil
What is Camber?
Rotation about the lateral axis; in other words, tipping the airplane nose down or up
What is Pitch?
An upward-directed aerodynamic force, perpendicular to the relative wind, that counteracts an aircraft's weight
What is Lift?
Any structure designed to produce an aerodynamic force by interacting with the flow of air around it.
What is an airfoil?
The angle between the chord of an airfoil and the relative wind
What is Angle of Attack?
The direction of airflow when the wing is moving through the air. This moves directly opposite the direction the aircraft is moving.
What is Relative Wind?
An imaginary straight line connecting the leading and trailing edges of an airfoil
What is the Chord Line?
A decrease in lift production by an airfoil due to separation of airflow upon reaching the critical angle of attack
What is a Stall?