Principles of Flight

Front

What happens if the angle of attack becomes too great?

Back

Stall

Front

What principle explains why flight is possible?

Back

Bernoulli's Principle

Front

What are the three primary movements of an aircraft?

Back

Pitch, Yaw, Roll

Front

What is the force that pulls an aircraft down?

Back

Weight

Front

What motion occurs around the longitudinal axis of an aircraft?

Back

Roll

Front

What is the term for the upward force that opposes weight?

Back

Lift

Front

What is the effect of increasing speed on lift?

Back

Increasing speed generally increases lift, according to Bernoulli's Principle.

Front

What is the term for the horizontal movement of an aircraft?

Back

Translation

Front

What is the role of thrust in flight?

Back

Thrust propels the aircraft forward, overcoming drag.

Front

What is drag in the context of flight?

Back

Drag is the aerodynamic resistance an aircraft faces as it moves through the air.