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Energy balance equation

According to this equation, the net transfer of mechanical energy into and out of the airplane (a function of thrust minus drag) is always equal to the change in its total mechanical energy (a function of altitude and a…

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Energy balance equation

Definition

According to this equation, the net transfer of mechanical energy into and out of the airplane (a function of thrust minus drag) is always equal to the change in its total mechanical energy (a function of altitude and airspeed).

References

Airplane Flying Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2021