The Finer Points - Aviation Podcast

You Should Know This About Aerodynamics - Aviation Podcast

The Finer Points - Aviation Podcast

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In this espisode we discuss how to understand Induced Drag and Ground Effect as well as why Maneuvering Speed changes with weight. These are two aerodynamic concepts that are critical to understand and many pilots get wrong. Fly Your Best!

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