Airplane Flight: X-Plane in the Classroom

Topics Thrust Landing

Four Forces Of Flight Weight Lift Drag Thrust

Thrust as a force Thrust overcomes drag

Thrust as a force Thrust overcomes drag Thrust determines the altitude of the airplane

Thrust as a force Landing

Thrust as a force Landing Reduce thrust by reducing throttle to 1800 rpm

Thrust as a force Landing Reduce thrust by reducing throttle (1800 rpm) Keep wings level

Thrust as a force Landing Reduce thrust by reducing throttle (1800 rpm) Keep wings level PAPI Precision Approach Path Indicator

Thrust as a force Landing Reduce thrust by reducing throttle (1800 rpm) Keep wings level PAPI Precision Approach Path Indicator All white - too high

Thrust as a force Landing Reduce thrust by reducing throttle (1800 rpm) Keep wings level PAPI Precision Approach Path Indicator All white - too high All red - too low

Thrust as a force Landing Reduce thrust by reducing throttle (1800 rpm) Keep wings level PAPI Precision Approach Path Indicator All white - too high All red - too low Half white and half red – on target

Thrust as a force Landing Reduce thrust by reducing throttle (1800 rpm) Keep wings level PAPI Practice