profpilot.co.uk | #2 How Lift is Created

November 6, 2009

http://www.profpilot.co.uk | Version 2.0 of video 2.0 in the profpilot.co.uk flight training video series. Although you might notice a couple of similar pictures, this video is a completely new one so please watch again!

Episode 2 shows the principles behind how a wing works (thanks to Newton and Bernoulli), and how an aerofoil creates lift, which is quite a helpful force to have when it comes to aeroplanes.

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Seemed a shame to delete the old video – if you want to watch that, it is at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x9eDazOlkM

Duration : 0:5:42

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profpilot.co.uk | #8 Induced and Parasitic Aircraft Drag (Sounds Thrilling)

July 14, 2009

Video number 8 looks at what hinders an aircraft in it’s merry way along the sky: drag. Parasite drag, Form drag, Skin Friction drag and Induced drag are all discussed – from how they are created, to how they can be minimised.

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Duration : 0:4:54

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profpilot.co.uk | #7 Secondary Effects

June 23, 2009

Video 7 looks at the secondary effects of the primary flight controls, Adverse Yaw, frise and differential ailerons, and how the engine can effect flight dynamics.

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Duration : 0:4:57

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profpilot.co.uk | #6 Secondary Flight Controls

May 11, 2009

Episode 6 looks at elevator trim and flaps on the aircraft; the two main secondary flight controls you will be using in small aircraft.

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Duration : 0:4:46

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profpilot.co.uk | #5 Primary Flight Controls

April 6, 2009

Episode 5 looks at how an aircraft controls itself in pitch, roll and yaw using it’s primary flight controls. For European/UK pilot training course information, requirements, descriptions, listings, flight school reviews and more videos, go to http://www.profpilot.co.uk

Duration : 0:4:46

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profpilot.co.uk | #4 Angle of Attack

March 21, 2009

Episode 4 continues with the whole looking at aeroplanes thing by explaining what angle of attack is, and how we can alter it. Truly an epic piece of cinematography I am sure you will agree. For European/UK pilot training course information, requirements, descriptions, listings, flight school reviews and more videos, go to http://www.profpilot.co.uk

Duration : 0:4:39

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profpilot.co.uk | The Lift Formula

March 3, 2009

Episode 3 of the profpilot.co.uk Flight Training Video Series. Looking…

Duration : 0:3:33

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profpilot.co.uk | How Lift is Created

March 1, 2009

Episode 2 shows the principles behind how a wing works, and how an aerofoil creates lift, which is quite a helpful force to have when it comes to aeroplanes.

For European/UK pilot training course information, requirements, descriptions, listings, flight school reviews and more videos, go to http://www.profpilot.co.uk

Duration : 0:4:22

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How To Fly A Plane; Introduction

February 17, 2009

Showing you the fundamental structures on an aircraft, what they are made up of, and how they work together. The result of a bored unemployed pilot’s exhilarating afternoon.
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Duration : 0:6:5

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