Vectors. Calculating Weight (N) of Plane with force and angle of take off

[kitenyos]

Homework Statement

On takeoff” refers to after the plane has left the ground.
On takeoff, the combined action of the air around the engines and wings of an airplane exerts a(n) 8445 N force on the plane, directed upward at an angle of 50.2◦ above the hori- zontal. The plane rises with constant velocity in the vertical direction while continuing to accelerate in the horizontal direction.
The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2 . What is the weight of the plane? Answer in units of N.

8445 N on take off. 50.2 degrees on take off. Fg=9.8

Homework Equations

Fnet=ma Fvector 1+Fvecotr 2=Fvector 1 +Fvector 2

The Attempt at a Solution

To get to vertical, the plane would have to travel 39.8 degrees higher (90). I do not know what to do from here.

 

[cegraves]

Hey, I'm kind of new to physics, but it seems to me that the fact that the vertical component of velocity is constant tells you something about the acceleration in the vertical direction. I think that should help.