Table of Contents
- 1 What force pulls the plane towards the ground?
- 2 How does an aircraft lift off the ground?
- 3 What 3 main types of engines are used to power airplanes?
- 4 How fast is a 737 going when it lands?
- 5 What are the forces that act on an airplane in flight?
- 6 How is the drag of an airplane related to lift?
- 7 How are aerodynamic surfaces used to control an airplane?
What force pulls the plane towards the ground?
gravity
We all know that gravity is a force that pulls everything towards the Earth’s surface. This pull is called the weight force. Planes and birds have to be able to provide enough lift force to oppose the weight force. Lift is caused by the variation in air pressure when air flows under and over an airplane’s wings.
How does an aircraft lift off the ground?
A plane flies through the air by continually pushing and pulling the surrounding air downward. In response to the force of moving the air down, the air pushes the airplane upward. Newton’s 3rd law of motion states that for every action there is an equal and opposite re-action.
What moves a plane on the ground?
It’s worth noting that aircraft don’t ‘taxi down the runway’. They taxi on taxiways, hence the name, taxiway. When the pilots squeeze the thrust levers forwards, the thrust generated from the engines pushes the aircraft forwards. The wheels merely turn under this forward power allowing the aircraft to move.
What 3 main types of engines are used to power airplanes?
The 5 Main Types of Aircraft Jet Engines
- Turboprop Engine.
- Turbojet Engine.
- Turboshaft Engine.
- Turbofan Engine.
- Ramjet Engine.
How fast is a 737 going when it lands?
An empty Boeing 737 weighs 75,000 pounds, has a wingspan of 112 feet, typically lands at 178 miles per hour, and requires a minimum landing runway distance of 1,710 meters, about 19 football fields.
How do planes turn left and right on the ground?
Steering on the ground is achieved by turning the nose wheel, either by a tiller wheel in the cockpit or by using the rudder pedals. When taxiing, aircraft move slowly to reduce the risk of nose wheel damage.
What are the forces that act on an airplane in flight?
This slide shows the forces that act on an airplane in flight. Weight is a force that is always directed toward the center of the earth. The magnitude of the weight depends on the mass of all the airplane parts, plus the amount of fuel, plus any payload on board (people, baggage, freight, etc.).
As the airplane moves through the air, there is another aerodynamic force present. The air resists the motion of the aircraft; this resistance force is called the drag of the airplane. Like lift, there are many factors that affect the magnitude of the drag force including: the shape of the airplane
How does an airplane overcome the weight force?
To overcome the weight force, airplanes generate an opposing force called lift. Lift is generated by the motion of the airplane through the air and is an aerodynamic force. ” Aero ” stands for the air, and ” dynamic ” denotes motion.
How are aerodynamic surfaces used to control an airplane?
Aerodynamic surfaces are used to control the aircraft in roll, pitch, and yaw. As the airplane moves through the air, there is another aerodynamic force present. The air resists the motion of the aircraft and the resistance force is called drag. Drag is directed along and opposed to the flight direction.
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