Physics & Lift

For any aircraft to rise, they must generate lift. 

Lift Process: An airfoil generates lift by exerting a downward force on the air as it flows past. 


It’s a combination of effects that cause low pressure air above the wing and high pressure air below the wing.


How do you establish lift?: force of lift must equal the weight of the aircraft.


Destroys lift process: contaminants or obstructions on the wing 

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