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Balance of Forces

Balance of Forces. During un-accelerated flight, all opposing forces are equal in magnitude and in opposite directions. Hover. Lift is equal to weight Thrust is equal to drag. Balance of Forces in Forward Flight. Thrust is greater than drag Lift and weight remain balanced and constant. L.

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Balance of Forces

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  1. Balance of Forces During un-accelerated flight, all opposing forces are equal in magnitude and in opposite directions Hover • Lift is equal to weight • Thrust is equal to drag

  2. Balance of Forces in Forward Flight • Thrust is greater than drag • Lift and weight remain balanced and constant

  3. L T D W L T D W Balance of Forces in Ascending/Descending Flight Climb Lift is greater than Weight. Thrust and Drag remain equal and constant Descent Lift is less than Weight while Thrust and Drag remain constant

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