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AFOQT Exam Prep 71, The Four Forces of Flight — Lift, Weight, Thrust, Drag
Published 3 months ago
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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
- The definitions and directions of the four fundamental forces of flight: Lift, Weight, Thrust, and Drag.
- The equilibrium state of forces during steady, unaccelerated, level flight where Lift equals Weight and Thrust equals Drag.
- How the balance of forces changes during climbs and descents.
- Why total lift must be greater than weight during a coordinated, level turn and the concept of increased load factor.
- Common AFOQT traps, such as the relationship between forces during a turn versus straight and level flight.
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