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1. www1.grc.nasa.gov › four-forces-on-an-airplaneFour Forces on an Airplane | Glenn Research Center | NASA

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   Jul 21, 2022 · During a flight, an airplane’s weight constantly changes as the aircraft consumes fuel. The distribution of the weight and the center of gravity also changes. So the pilot must constantly adjust the controls to keep the airplane balanced, or trimmed. Lift. To overcome the weight force, airplanes generate an opposing force called lift.

2. howthingsfly.si.edu › forces-flight › four-forcesThe Four Forces | How Things Fly - Smithsonian Institution

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   • Weight is the force of gravity. It acts in a downward direction—toward the center of the Earth.
   • Lift is the force that acts at a right angle to the direction of motion through the air. Lift is created by differences in air pressure.
   • Thrust is the force that propels a flying machine in the direction of motion. Engines produce thrust.
   • Drag is the force that acts opposite to the direction of motion. Drag is caused by friction and differences in air pressure.

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4. pilotinstitute.com › principles-of-flightThe 4 Flight Forces Simply Explained - Pilot Institute

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   May 31, 2022 · The airplane wing is generating some lift, but this is exceeded by the aircraft’s weight. The thrust vector will also be small, and if the airplane is pointed the nose down, the resultant force of the thrust and weight combined will exceed the lift produced. Again, it is important to note that the weight vector always acts straight down.

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5. selectaviation.com › principles-of-flight-the-fourPrinciples of Flight – The Four Forces Simply Explained

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   When the nose is raised, the thrust and lift combine to create a resultant force that overcomes the weight, causing the aircraft to climb. How About The Forces Of Flight In a Descent . The mechanics of descent in flight are a piece of cake. Although the airplane’s wing still generates some lift, it’s outweighed by the aircraft’s weight.

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7. www1.grc.nasa.gov › four-forces-on-the-flyerFour Forces on the Flyer | Glenn Research Center | NASA

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   • Weight. Weight is a force that is always directed toward the center of the earth. The magnitude of the force depends on the mass of all the airplane parts, plus the amount of fuel, plus the pilot.
   • Lift. To make an airplane fly, we must generate a force to overcome the weight. This force is called the lift and is generated by the motion of the airplane through the air.
   • Drag. As the airplane moves through the air, there is another aerodynamic force present. The air resists the motion of the aircraft; this resistance force is called the drag of the airplane.
   • Thrust. To overcome drag this airplane has a pair of propellers to generate a force called thrust. The propellers are turned by a small motor mounted on the top of the lower wing.

8. letstalkscience.ca › four-forces-flightFour Forces of Flight - Let's Talk Science

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   Aug 22, 2024 · The force exerted on a body due to gravity can be expressed using the equation: F = mg. Where F is the force in newtons (N), m is the mass of the object in kg and g is the acceleration due to gravity. When doing this calculation, it is best to use the unit for gravity in N/kg: g = 9.81 N/kg. In terms of the four forces acting upon an aircraft ...

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   How do airplanes overcome weight force?

   • The distribution of the weight and the center of gravity also changes. So the pilot must constantly adjust the controls to keep the airplane balanced, or trimmed. To overcome the weight force, airplanes generate an opposing force called lift. Lift is generated by the motion of the airplane through the air and is an aerodynamic force.

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   How does the weight of an airplane change during a flight?

   • During a flight, an airplane’s weight constantly changes as the aircraft consumes fuel. The distribution of the weight and the center of gravity also changes. So the pilot must constantly adjust the controls to keep the airplane balanced, or trimmed. To overcome the weight force, airplanes generate an opposing force called lift.

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   How do airplanes overcome drag?

   • To overcome drag, airplanes use a propulsion system to generate a force called thrust. The direction of the thrust force depends on how the engines are attached to the aircraft. In the figure shown above, two turbine engines are located under the wings, parallel to the body, with thrust acting along the body centerline.

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   How does weight affect the weight of an aircraft?

   • Weight is a relatively simple concept to understand. The more items on board the aircraft, and the greater their mass, the greater their weight. Every item is summed together to make up how much the aircraft weighs. But where does this force act?

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   How to make an airplane move faster?

   • The force that propels an airplane forward is known as the thrust vector, and the airplane engine usually generates it. Therefore, we can make the aircraft move faster by pushing the throttle forward and increasing the thrust. Now, here’s where things get interesting.

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10. www.grc.nasa.gov › airplane › forcesForces on an Airplane - NASA

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    To make an airplane fly, we must generate a force to overcome the weight. This force is called the lift and is generated by the motion of the airplane through the air. Lift is an aerodynamic force ("aero" stands for the air, and "dynamic" denotes motion). Lift is directed perpendicular (at right angle) to the flight direction. As with weight ...