Difference between revisions of "Aerodynamics"

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== Aerodynamic Figures of Merit ==
 
== Aerodynamic Figures of Merit ==
  
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Lift to Drag
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===Lift to Drag===
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Power Loading
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===Power Loading===
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Thrust to Weight Ratio
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===Thrust to Weight Ratio===
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Wing Loading
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===Wing Loading===
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Instantaneous Turn
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===Instantaneous Turn===
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Sustained Turn
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===Sustained Turn===
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Lift Coefficient
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===Lift Coefficient===
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Drag Coefficient
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===Drag Coefficient===

Latest revision as of 10:33, 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