Forces Of Flight Flashcards
1
Q
The force caused by the gravitational attraction of the earth
A
Weight
2
Q
The force that directly opposes the weight of an aircraft and holds it in the air
A
Lift
3
Q
The force created by an aircraft’s propeller or by the engine’s exhaust blasting backward and which pulls or pushes the aircraft forward
A
Thrust
4
Q
The frictional force air exerts against a moving aircraft, which makes it slow down
A
Drag
