Did you know how planes fly?

Airplanes fly thanks to the aerodynamic forces that act on their wings and fuselage. In particular, the wing of the plane is the most important part in achieving the lift necessary to keep the plane in the air. As a plane moves through the air, air moves around the wings, creating a pressure difference between the top and bottom of the wing. This pressure difference creates an upward force known as lift, which counteracts the weight of the plane. In addition to lift, there are other aerodynamic forces that act on an aircraft in flight, such as drag, which is the force that opposes the aircraft's forward motion, and thrust, which is the force that propels the aircraft forward. The pilot of the plane uses the flight controls, such as the ailerons and rudder, to control the direction and speed of the plane. The engine provides the power needed to keep the plane moving and overcome air resistance. Airplanes fly thanks to the combination of the aerodynamic forces acting on their wings and fuselage, the power displayed by the engine, and the pilot's control over the flight controls. At You Air we invite you to meet us and fly with us!