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The Combined Cadet Force

Principles of Flight


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Learning Outcome 1

Identify factors that affect the creation of lift in an aircraft in flight.

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Part 1 The Principles of Flight is a fundamental topic in aviation that covers the basic principles of how an aircraft stays in the air.

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Part 2: Describe how thrust, drag, weight and lift affect aircraft in flight.

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Learning Outcome 2

Part 1: Explain how the stability of an aeroplane is maintained.

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Part 2: Explain how flaps, slats and airbrakes are used by an aircraft during landing.

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Part 3: Explain factors which cause an aeroplane to stall.

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Part 4: describe how aircraft and controls can be used for manoeuvrability.

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Learning Outcome 3

Identify forces acting on a glider in flight

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Learning Outcome 4

Identify the features of rotary wing aircraft that enable flight and control

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