| THE SCIENCE BEHIND FLIGHT - THE TAKEOFF PHASE OF FLIGHT | ||
To summarize: thrust causes the aircraft to accelerate on the runway to its takeoff speed. When the aircraft reaches its takeoff speed or faster, the shape of the wing allows for lift to overcome the force of gravity and permits the aircraft to fly. The pilot helps by pulling back on the yoke (steering wheel), which moves the elevators up causing the air to “push” the tail down. With the tail being pushed down, the aircraft’s nose is pivoted up to its takeoff attitude. |
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