Thrust Angle in Aircraft Performance Formulas

Thrust angle is defined as the angle between thrust vector and flight path (or flight velocity) direction. And is denoted by σ_T. Thrust Angle is usually measured using the Radian for Angle. Note that the value of Thrust Angle is always positive.

Aircraft Performance formulas that make use of Thrust Angle

fxThrust in Accelerated FlightGo

fxDrag in Accelerated FlightGo

fxLift in Accelerated FlightGo

fxCentrifugal Force in Accelerated FlightGo

fxVelocity in Accelerated FlightGo

FAQ

What is the Thrust Angle?

Thrust angle is defined as the angle between thrust vector and flight path (or flight velocity) direction. Thrust Angle is usually measured using the Radian for Angle. Note that the value of Thrust Angle is always positive.

Can the Thrust Angle be negative?

No, the Thrust Angle, measured in Angle cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Thrust Angle?

Thrust Angle is usually measured using the Radian[rad] for Angle. Degree[rad], Minute[rad], Second[rad] are the few other units in which Thrust Angle can be measured.

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