Introduction to Aerodynamics
Review of Aerodynamic Terms
The Science Behind Flight
 THE SCIENCE BEHIND FLIGHT - FLIGHT MANEUVERING

An aircraft can turn, climb or descend by pilot inputs, which move control surfaces using the basic science of aerodynamics already discussed.

The pilot can turn the nose by moving the tail of the aircraft left or right, called “yaw”, or moving the wings up or down, called “roll”. The pilot can also make the aircraft climb or descend by raising or lowering the nose of the aircraft, called “pitch”.

The Science Behind Flight - Flight Maneuvering
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