Tag: Equal Transit Theory

• How Do Airplanes Create Lift?

  

  This post discusses the principles of how airplanes fly, focusing on the forces of lift and weight. It explains key concepts such as Bernoulli’s Principle and Newton’s Third Law as they relate to flight. Additionally, the post addresses common misconceptions, including the equal transit theory, and distinguishes between airplanes, helicopters, and rockets.

  The Pretend Engineer

  April 7, 2026

  Aerospace

  Aerospace, Airfoil, Bernoulli, Camber, Continuity Principle, Drag, Equal Transit Theory, Lift, Newton, Pressure, Thrust, Velocity, Weight