OS-AER-1003 Principles of Flight

Course Description

The principles of flight are based upon the fundamental laws of physics and nature.

In this course, you will learn how these laws work with the design of an aircraft to enable flight.

By the end of this course, you will be able to

• Identify the four forces that act upon an aircraft
• Explain the impact of atmospheric pressure on an airplane
• Explain the principles of lift
• Explain the function of an airfoil

Estimated completion time (hours): 1.7