Aviation And Aerospace Engineering · Year 2 · Week 4

INTRODUCTION TO AERODYNAMICS

Strand

Core Concepts In Aerospace Engineering

Sub-strand

Aerodynamics and Propulsion

Content standard

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the balance of forces acting on an aerospace vehicle in flight

Learning outcome

Explain the importance of weather in flight

Learning indicator

Distinguish between the four major forces (lift, drag, thrust and weight) that act on an aerospace vehicle in flight