Trike Ground Lesson 2.0: Aerodynamics – Intro & Weight
Objective
Introduce the student to basics of Airplane aerodynamics.
Assignments
1. Watch the Adventure Productions video.
2. Read the Weight-Shift Control Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Chapter 4, pages 4-1 to 4-3, up to Thrust, and pages 4-7, Weight section.
Completion Standards
Assignment is complete when student successfully reads all materials listed, understands forces acting on an aircraft listed, and completes quiz with a passing grade of 80%.