Private Pilot Class Basic Aerodynamics

Basic Aerodynamics - Wow that's a BIG WORD!

Don't Worry! - You will gain an understanding of Aerodynamic forces (and how to Manage Them!) that Act upon and allow the Miracle of flight!

* Aerodynamic Terms

* Axes of Rotation

* The 4 Forces and their Actions in Flight.

-Lift

-Weight

-Drag

-Thrust

***The above Aerodynamics sections are VERY Cool and fun stuff to learn.

You will gain a new perspective on the world around you and will probably never see the world the same again! - AWESOME!

*Stability

*Turns, Loads and Load Factors

*Maneuvers

*** Great Stuff!! -

With the knowledge gained in the above YOU can now apply your superior Aerodynamics Knowledge to and Manage Forces to get you where you want to go!

*Stalls and Spins -Don't panic!

*** This stuff is EASY and QUITE FUN once you are educated and understand How and Why this works!

*Function, Action and Use of Flaps - Even more tools and ways for you to use Aerodynamics and Manage Forces!

*Ground Effect - What it is, How it works and Why it is your friend!

*Wake Turbulence - The results of somebody else's management of Forces!