Lift Force in Aircraft Performance Formulas

Lift Force is the aerodynamic force exerted on an object, such as an aircraft wing, perpendicular to the oncoming airflow. And is denoted by F_L. Lift Force is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Lift Force is always positive.

Formulas to find Lift Force in Aircraft Performance

fxLift for given Load FactorGo

fxLift during level turnGo

Aircraft Performance formulas that make use of Lift Force

fxWeight for given Load FactorGo

fxBank angle during level turnGo

fxWeight of aircraft during level turnGo

fxLoad factor given Lift Force and Weight of AircraftGo

List of variables in Aircraft Performance formulas

fx Load Factor Go

fx Aircraft Weight Go

fx Bank Angle Go

FAQ

What is the Lift Force?

Lift Force is the aerodynamic force exerted on an object, such as an aircraft wing, perpendicular to the oncoming airflow. Lift Force is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Lift Force is always positive.

Can the Lift Force be negative?

No, the Lift Force, measured in Force cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Lift Force?

Lift Force is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Lift Force can be measured.

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