The variation in turbulent flat plate skin friction coefficient with Reynolds number is used when compiling an estimation of aircraft parasitic drag.
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Angle of attack refers to the angle between a reference line on a body and the vector representing the relative motion between the body and the fluid through which it is moving.
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19 May 2022
The question of how an airplane’s wing produces lift is one of the most frequently asked aeronautical questions and also one of the most poorly explained.
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18 August 2023
This calculator provides an estimation of the interference factor between a wing and a fuselage and is used when estimating aircraft parasitic drag.
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28 September 2020
Test your knowledge of the aircraft altimeter with this short quiz.
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Vector and Scalar quantities are mathematical formulations that assist us in modelling the physical quantities of the world around us.
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This calculator provides an estimation of the lifting surface correction factor used when compiling an estimation of the zero lift drag produced by the wing.
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28 September 2020
Are you setting your mixture correctly during flight? Why it's important, and how to operate your airplane engine safely and efficiently.
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An introduction to the composition and physical properties of our atmosphere, and how this relates to aircraft performance.
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