Drag

Question 1

Define Drag

Answer 1

A type of resistance that an aircraft experiences as it moves through the air

Question 2

Define Induced Drag

Answer 2

A type of drag that is created as a result of lift (example: when airfoil goes through ailerons or elevators they produce Induced Drag which causes Lift)

Question 3

Define Parasite Drag

Answer 3

It is the resistance caused by the non-lifting parts of an airplane, like its body and various components as they move through the air.

Question 4

How many different forms of Parasite Drag are there?

Answer 4

3

Question 5

What are the type of Drag that fall under the Parasite Drag category

Answer 5

Skin Fraction Drag, Form Drag, and Interference Drag.

Question 6

Define Skin Fraction Drag

Answer 6

A type of resistance caused by the aircrafts surface being rough. This affects the aircraft by making it harder for the aircraft to move forward efficiently through the air.

Question 7

Define Form drag

Answer 7

A type of resistance that an aircraft experiences because of its shape and or size of the aircraft and the way the air flows around it.

Question 8

Define Interference Drag

Answer 8

A type of reisistance that only occurs when different parts of an aircraft disrupt the smooth flow of air around each other.