Unit 2 : Steady Level Flight Performance
The Equations of Motion: The Four Forces of Motion, The Equations of Motion for the Steady, Level Flight.
The Fundamental Parameters: Thrust to Weight Ratio, Wing Loading, Drag Polar and Lift – Drag Ratio.
Thrust and Maximum Velocity: Thrust and Power Required for the Steady Level Flight, Thrust Available and Maximum Velocity, Effect of Drag Divergence on Maximum Velocity, Stall and High Lift Devices