Combat Pilot - Flight Mechanics Lecture 03 Part 1 - Drag Polar and Aerodynamic Efficiency

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In this math-heavy lecture, we explore what a drag polar is, find out how to calculate the aerodynamic efficiency, how it affects cruise and gliding flight. At the end of the session, we derive some useful flight model properties of the P-51 Mustang.

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Combat Pilot - Flight Mechanics Lecture 03 Pt. 1 - Drag Polar and Aerodynamic Efficiency (YouTube)