Tagged: Drag
Aerodynamic Lift, Drag and Moment Coefficients
An introduction to the aerodynamic lift, drag, and pitching moment coefficient with an example from two NACA airfoils.
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28 September 2022
Aircraft Engine and Propeller Sizing
A method of sizing an engine and propeller for a light sport aircraft is described and thrust curves plotted to determine maximum theoretical speed.
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28 September 2022
The Aircraft Drag Polar
The drag polar is a fundamental aspect of aircraft design and performance analysis. This tutorial will provide you with the tools to construct your own.
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28 September 2022
Sweep Angle and Supersonic Flight
This tutorial the Fundamentals of Aircraft Design series looks in more detail at sweep angle and why sweep is necessary for supersonic flight.
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28 September 2022
Fundamental Forces in Flight
All aircraft are subjected to four fundamental forces in flight that governs their motion through the air: LIFT, WEIGHT, THRUST and DRAG.
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18 May 2022
Turbulent Skin Friction Coefficient
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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28 September 2020
Wing to Fuselage Interference Factor
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
Fundamental Aerodynamics: Lift, Weight, Thrust and Drag Explained
Introducing the fundamental forces of flight - lift, drag, thrust, and weight - and how they work together to shape aircraft performance and handling.
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01 May 2024
Lifting Surface Correction Factor
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
Quiz: Lift and Drag Fundamentals
Test your knowledge of the principles of lift and drag with this short quiz.
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13 June 2023
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