Introduction to Aviation Concepts

Front

force counteracting weight

Back

Lift

Front

force propelling aircraft

Back

Thrust

Front

opposing thrust

Back

Drag

Front

force due to gravity

Back

Weight

Front

between wing and oncoming air

Back

Angle of Attack

Front

of wing or blade

Back

Airfoil

Front

of speed to speed of sound

Back

Mach Number

Front

above sea level (feet/metres)

Back

Altitude

Front

air motion behind wing

Back

Vortex

Front

controlling aircraft automatically

Back

Autopilot