Difference between revisions of "Aerodynamics"
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== Flight Basics == | == Flight Basics == | ||
| − | ===Principles of Flight=== | + | === Principles of Flight === |
| − | ===Flight Axes=== | + | === Flight Axes === |
| − | ====Pitch==== | + | ==== Pitch ==== |
| − | ====Yaw==== | + | ==== Yaw ==== |
| − | ====Roll==== | + | ==== Roll ==== |
| − | ===Lift=== | + | |
| − | ===Drag=== | + | === Stability === |
| − | === | + | |
| + | === Control Surfaces === | ||
| + | ==== Elevator ==== | ||
| + | ==== Rudder ==== | ||
| + | ==== Ailerons ==== | ||
| + | ==== Flaps ==== | ||
| + | ==== Slats ==== | ||
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| + | === Forces of Flight === | ||
| + | ==== Lift ==== | ||
| + | ==== Drag ==== | ||
| + | ==== Thrust ==== | ||
== Flight Performance == | == Flight Performance == | ||
Revision as of 10:32, 22 August 2011
This section of the AH Wiki is intended to turn the tricky math and confusing terminology of aerodynamics into a useable knowledge base for the typical Aces High player.
Flight Basics
Principles of Flight
Flight Axes
Pitch
Yaw
Roll
Stability
Control Surfaces
Elevator
Rudder
Ailerons
Flaps
Slats
Forces of Flight
Lift
Drag
Thrust
Flight Performance
Stalls
Level Flight
Excess Power
Turning and Agility
Climbing
Descents
Takeoff
Landing
Aerodynamic Figures of Merit
Lift to Drag Power Loading Thrust to Weight Ratio Wing Loading Instantaneous Turn Sustained Turn Lift Coefficient Drag Coefficient
