OUTCOME
By the end of this lesson you will be able to describe the stages of flight and the use of wind tunnels to test aerodynamic properties.
Wind tunnels enable us to create condition equivalent to flight to test wing and fuselage design.
LEARNING TASKS
Explain
1. What are the advantages of testing in a wind tunnel
2. What are the disadvantages
3. In a home made tunnel what do you think are the most important features to have?
Explore and Elaborate
Evaluate
Try Questions 23 - 24