Lift in unaccelerated flight refers to the force generated by an aircraft’s wings to counteract the gravitational pull and maintain a steady, level trajectory. In unaccelerated flight, the lift force is equal to the aircraft’s weight, creating a state of equilibrium. The wing’s airfoil shape and angle of attack are crucial factors influencing lift production during this phase. Pilots adjust control surfaces to maintain a balanced lift, ensuring the aircraft remains at a constant altitude without acceleration or deceleration. The formula to calculate Lift in unaccelerated flight as follows:
Where:
- L is the Lift Force in N
- W is the Weight in N
- T is the Thrust in N
- σT is the Thrust angle in radian