Lift The upward force generated mainly by the wings that keeps
the aircraft in flight.
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Weight (Gravity) Force due to gravity cause by the weight the
of the aircraft and all of its components This downward force
caused by the weight directly opposes lift
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Thrust The main driving force of the aircraft caused by the
engines and its propellers This force is directly opposed by
drag
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Drag The opposite rearward force that is induced by the forward
force of thrust Parasite Drag Drag caused by parts of the aircraft
that dont contribute to lift (i.e. fuselage) Included Drag- Drag
caused by parts of the aircraft that produce lift (i.e. wings)