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Tech Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aerodynamics | The study of forces and the resulting motion of objects through the air. |
| weight | A force that is always directed toward the center of the earth. |
| Lift | Generated by the motion of the airplane through the air and overcomes weight. |
| Drag | The air resisting the motion of the aircraft. |
| Thrust | To overcome drag, a propulsion system to generates force. |
| Bernoulli Principle | As the air velocity increases, the pressure decreases; and as the velocity decreases, the pressure increases. |
| Angle of Attack | One of the factors that determines the aircraft's rate of speed through the air. |
| Stall | The point at which the amount of lift generated is no longer sufficient to support the aircraft in air, this is called the stalling point. |
| Ailerons | Responsible for turning the plane left or right. Found on the Wings. |
| Elevator | Responsible for making the plane go up and down. Found on the Tail. |
| Rudder | Causes slight turning without changing the level of the plane. Found on the vertical stabilizer. |