$20
per class
Aviation Science: The 4 Forces of Flight
Completed by 480 learners
Ages 11-16
Live One-Time Class
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(265 reviews)
Star Educator
Live video meetings
Meets once
2-15 learners per class
50 min
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Flying is magical, but it's not magic--it's science! Join a retired military pilot and aerospace science teacher in discovering the physical forces that act on every airplane in the sky--Lift, Weight, Thrust, and Drag. Explore the scientific principles behind each force and how the forces interact. Learn what aerospace engineers must consider when designing an airplane, and how pilots use the four forces of flight to make airplanes do what they want them to do! This is a discussion based class. Learners will reason together with the instructor to build knowledge and achieve the learning goals. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary--just an interest in the topic!
Learning Goals
State the four force of flight
List factors that contribute to aircraft weight
Explain how a wing produces lift
State two main ways aircraft produce thrust
Explain the types of drag and how they effect flight
Explore how the four forces interact and effect each otherOther Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
New Jersey Teaching Certificate
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from University of West Florida
Bachelor's Degree in History from United States Air Force Academy
I served 20 years and an active duty Air Force pilot, flight instructor, and academic teacher. For the past seven years, I have taught a high school Aviation Science course. I remain an active pilot and aviation enthusiast! Reviews
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