Ground School Exam 2

Created by the effect of airflow as it passes over and under the wing

Caused by the downward pull of gravity

A forward force that propels the plane through the air

Backward, or retarding, force that limits the speed of the airplane

Deflection of the oncoming airstream upward and over the wing

The part of the airfoil which meets the airflow first

The portion of the airfoil where the airflow over the upper surface rejoins the lower surface

The downward deflection of the airstream as it passes over and under the wing and past the trailing edge