Originally Posted by LambOfGod
So if induced drag & lift increase with increases in AOA, wouldn't that make the lift increase during a climb. I know the thrust is there though...
Perhaps the thrust appears to reduce the weight and the aerofoil doesn't produce as much lift... Anyone??
Lift and drag will increase
as the angle of attack is increased, but once stabilized in steady, unaccelerated flight, lift and drag will decrease slightly due to the vertical component of thrust as discussed earlier.
Keep in mind, aerodynamics are *very* DYNAMIC.
