Learn How does an airplane fly

Get a clear, practical understanding of How does an airplane fly

What you'll cover

1. 1
   What is Air?

   Understand that air is a fluid with mass and pressure.
2. 2
   What is Lift?

   Learn how the shape of a wing creates an upward force.
3. 3
   The Four Forces

   Identify the four main forces acting on an airplane: lift, weight, thrust, and drag.
4. 4
   Thrust and Drag Explained

   Understand how engines create thrust and how drag opposes motion.
5. 5
   Weight vs. Lift

   See how lift must overcome weight for an airplane to fly.
6. 6
   Controlling the Airplane

   Discover how pilots use control surfaces to steer the plane.