I know that we are taught that all forces are in equilibrium at unaccelerated straight and level flight. lift equals weight and thrust equals drag
But I don't understand, I get the lift and weight are equal, but isn't thrust not equal and greater then drag if the airplane is moving forward. That idea doesn't make sense to me.
If someone could explain that would be great, maybe i'm interpreting it wrong
But I don't understand, I get the lift and weight are equal, but isn't thrust not equal and greater then drag if the airplane is moving forward. That idea doesn't make sense to me.
If someone could explain that would be great, maybe i'm interpreting it wrong