The main forces acting on an aircraft are shown in Fig. 9.1. Lift acts through the centre of pressure and weight acts through CENTRE OF GRAVITY. Thrust and drag act in opposite senses, parallel to direction of flight, through points, which vary with aircraft attitude and design. Forces are normally arranged so that if the thrust is removed, i.e. In the event of engine failure, the remaining lift / Weight Couple will pitch the aircraft nosedown.
The main forces acting on an aircraft are shown in Fig. 9.1. Lift acts through the centre of pressure and weight acts through CENTRE OF GRAVITY. Thrust and drag act in opposite senses, parallel to direction of flight, through points, which vary with aircraft attitude and design. Forces are normally arranged so that if the thrust is removed, i.e. In the event of engine failure, the remaining lift / Weight Couple will pitch the aircraft nosedown.
The main forces acting on an aircraft are shown in Fig. 9.1. Lift acts through the centre of pressure and weight acts through CENTRE OF GRAVITY. Thrust and drag act in opposite senses, parallel to direction of flight, through points, which vary with aircraft attitude and design. Forces are normally arranged so that if the thrust is removed, i.e. In the event of engine failure, the remaining lift / Weight Couple will pitch the aircraft nosedown.
Forces in Steady Level Flight An aircraft is said to be in steady straight and level flight when the forces acting on it are in an equilibrium, or trimmed condition, i.e. there is no resultant force to accelerate or decelerate the aircraft. The main forces acting on an aircraft are shown in Fig. 9.1. LIFT