Recent content by Bradley87

I think I know now what is going on. Please check this website: http://rotorlab.tamu.edu/me489_SP11/lectures/Example_writing_MATH_parabolic%20flight.pdf The only mystery for now is that the lift is "simultaneously removed". Does it happen because of the angle?

But isn't it the matter of proper piloting only (proper pushing the stick forward)? Of course that would be hard but in theory? To get negative G you need to pass 0 before. When we go up the parabola, drag acts downwards adding to the gravitational force. But we have also (do we?) a little...

It is possible to do in a glider. I did it many times by myself, here is also a proof - (starts around 2:15) The only difference between a glider and a powered plane is that the effect will last shorter - about 5 - 6 seconds only.

Thank you for your answers. Well, I am a student of Aerospace Engineering and also a pilot. I was supposed to prepare a project that is related to physics that - in case it will be good enough - will exempt me from writing final physics exam :) So I came up with an idea of a project divided...

Homework Statement [/B] Finding equation allowing to calculate time of zero-g (weightlessness) in a parabolic flight using non-powered glider (no thrust). Homework Equations [/B] I have found a few ways to calculate the time (here is one example which is basing on aircraft's velocity only -...

Hello, I am new to this forum. At the moment, I am facing a though decision on a slight career change, hopefully you will be able to help me with it. Here are some facts about me: - 26 years old - Master of Science in Architectural Engineering (Technical University) - Experienced...