Flight Mechanics

Flight mechanics is the study of how aircraft move and behave in the air, focusing on the forces and factors that influence flight. It analyzes how engines, wings, and control surfaces interact with gravity, lift, thrust, and drag to keep an aircraft steady, climb, turn, or descend. By understanding these principles, pilots and engineers can design, control, and optimize aircraft performance, ensuring safe and efficient flight. Essentially, it’s the science behind how airplanes fly and maneuver through the sky.