Author name: Ravula Nikhil Reddy

Centripetal force in a turn refers to the inward force acting on an object moving along a curved path, directing it towards the center of the circle or arc of the turn. In a turn, an aircraft must generate the necessary centripetal force to counterbalance the inertia and maintain a curved path. The centripetal force […]

Climb Gradient is a measure of an aircraft’s vertical climb performance and is defined as the ratio of the change in altitude to the horizontal distance traveled. The climb gradient is also known as the “angle of climb” or “rate of climb”. In a steady climb, the thrust must exceed the drag to provide the

Ground speed is the horizontal speed of an aircraft or other object relative to the Earth’s surface. It is the actual speed at which the object is moving over the ground. The ground speed is affected by both the true airspeed (the speed of the aircraft through the air) and the wind speed and direction.

The Thrust Required for Climbing Flight (Treq​) is the amount of engine thrust that an aircraft needs to generate in order to overcome aerodynamic drag and support its weight while ascending in a climb. In climbing flight, the aircraft is moving upward, and to maintain a climb, the thrust produced by the engines must be

The turn radius in an uncoordinated turn refers to the radius of the curved flight path an aircraft takes when executing a turn without proper coordination of roll and yaw motions. In an uncoordinated turn, the aircraft experiences sideslip, which means the heading and the track do not align, resulting in a skidding or slipping

The power required for an aircraft is the amount of power that must be generated by its engines to overcome various aerodynamic forces and maintain a certain flight condition. The power required depends on factors such as airspeed, altitude, and the aircraft’s configuration. The basic formula for power required (Preq​) is given by: Where: Preq​

Profile drag is the aerodynamic drag that arises from the friction and separation of airflow around the surface of an object in motion. It is caused by the shape, size, and surface conditions of the object, leading to skin friction drag and pressure drag components. Profile drag, also known as form drag. The formula to

Dynamic thrust is the net force available to an aircraft, determined by subtracting aerodynamic drag from total propulsion thrust in a specific flight condition. In level flight (T=D), dynamic thrust is zero, while in climb or acceleration (T>D), it’s positive, signifying excess thrust for climbing. Conversely, during descent or deceleration (T<D), it’s negative, indicating the

The Lift-to-Drag ratio is a measure of the efficiency of an aircraft in generating lift compared to the amount of drag it produces. A higher L/D ratio indicates a more efficient aircraft, as it means that the aircraft is producing a greater amount of lift relative to the drag it is experiencing. This ratio is