Straight and Level

Aims


Objectives

Revision of Effects of Controls


Straight & Level Flight


The Four Forces


Forces During Straight & Level


The Lift Formula


Practical Application of the Lift Formula


Aircraft Stability


Longitudinal Stability


Directional Stability


Lateral Stability

Upper keel surfaces tend to roll the aircraft level, as well as lower CG i.e. pendulum

Dihedral (low AoB) tends to roll wings level


Drag


Induced Drag


Parasite Drag


Total Drag


Establishing Straight & Level


Maintaining Straight & Level


Airmanship/TEM/HF


IMSAFE


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