Abstract
This article introduces the concepts of lift and drag of a wing and their role in determining the performance of an airplane. The airplane is then compared with other modes of transport on the basis of a study by Gabrielli and Von Karman to bring out its special features. Next, the requirements of controlled flight are explained. The relations between the configuration of the airplane and the requirements of controlled flight are indicated.
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