The Science of Flying

Discover the fascinating physics and engineering that keeps aircraft in the sky

Core Principles of Flight

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Bernoulli's Principle

The relationship between pressure and fluid velocity in aerodynamics

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Lift Generation

How wing design creates the upward force needed for flight

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Thrust & Drag

The opposing forces that determine aircraft speed

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Control Surfaces

How pilots maneuver aircraft through the sky

Four Forces of Flight

Lift
Weight
Thrust
Drag

Types of Aircraft

Fixed Wing

Traditional airplanes using static wings for lift

Rotary Wing

Helicopters and other rotating wing aircraft

Gliders

Engineless aircraft using natural lift

Modern UAVs

Drones and autonomous flying vehicles