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Aircraft Aerodynamics is fairly simple. There are 4 extremely basic forces occurring on a plane.
Thrust:
The amount the plane is propelled forward. ie the engines pushing it forward
Drag:
The natural "drag" created by the planes weight. The force countering thrust. If thrust does not overpower drag the plane stops moving forward.
Gravity:
The Force pulling the plane back down to Earth. If Lift doesn't counter Gravity, the plane will either not take off, or crash and burn.
Lift:
Lift is the creation of a high and low air pressure below and above the wing (respectively).
Wing shape will effect the amount of air pressure on the wing. Usually the wind shape has a flat or ever so slightly curved bottom so that the air can get from beginning of wing to end of wing at same speed whereas the air flowing over the large curve at top of wing has to travel faster to rejoin the air going under the wing. This is the basics of why planes fly...
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Automotive aerodynamics differ from aircraft aerodynamics?
from my point of view automotive aerodynamics deals with the air flow on the surface if the car and calculations of drag on its body. While aircraft aerodynamics deals with the Lift and Drag calculations of the aircraft during the flow of air on its body.
What is arrowdynamics?
Aerodynamics is the science of aircraft design.
What has the author Avrum Zier written?
Avrum Zier has written: 'Aerodynamics for model aircraft' -- subject(s): Aerodynamics, Airplanes, Models
What is drag in an aircraft?
In aircraft aerodynamics, drag is the force that opposes forward motion, caused by air resistance as the aircraft is pushed forward by it's engines.
How jets fly?
The jet is an awesome aircraft that can propel in to the air by aerodynamics and thrust.
What is accomplished by learning about aerodynamics?
By learning and studying about aerodynamics one can accomplish adding to his knowledge about air movement, and about how aircraft should be properly designed and manufactured.
What has the author William C Rose written?
William C. Rose has written: 'Aerodynamics of seeing on large transport aircraft' -- subject(s): Aerodynamics
What is the furthest a manned aircraft has been in space?
Manned aircraft do not (and cannot) go into space. The clue is in the name aircraft - they rely on aerodynamics (therefore an atmosphere) in order to fly.
Why does the landing gears have to go up when the plane is flying?
Because if they don't bring them up it causes turbulence for the aircraft and reduces the aerodynamics of the aircraft.
How does an airplane prevent drag?
Aircraft design reduces drag, but cannot prevent it. Aerodynamics is the study of such.
Why dopeople who design airplanes have to posses a knowledge of aerodynamics?
A knowledge of aerodynamics is essential for airplane designers because it helps them understand how air flows around the aircraft, influences its performance, stability, and control. This understanding enables designers to create more efficient and safe aircraft designs.
What has the author G J Hancock written?
G. J. Hancock has written: 'Problems of aircraft behaviour at high angles of attack' -- subject(s): Angle of attack (Aerodynamics), Stalling (Aerodynamics)
