Understanding Aerodynamic Lift

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Explains how wings make lift through pressure distribution and circulation, and dismantles the equal-transit-time myth along the way; careful aerodynamics with good flow animation.

What you'll learn

How wings generate lift: pressure distribution, circulation and the common misconceptions.

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