"4 Key Facts about Airfoil Vortices." -@likeflaps Wingtip vortex, is a spiral of air that forms at the wingtips of an aircraft as a result of pressure differences across the wing. Here are four key facts about airfoil vortices: 1. Formation of Vortices: As an aircraft wing generates lift, the higher-pressure air from beneath the wing tries to move toward the lower-pressure air above it. This causes air to spiral around the wingtips, creating vortices. These vortices trail behind the aircraft and

Do you actually understand the 4 types of drag? Most students memorise the terms… but few can explain what they actually mean in the exam or cockpit. Here’s the breakdown: 1. Parasite Drag Caused by parts of the aircraft that don’t contribute to lift, like the fuselage, antennas, or landing gear. The faster you go, the worse it gets. 2. Form Drag A type of parasite drag caused by the shape of objects. Think of the difference between a streamlined fairing and a flat surface facing airflow. 3. Ski

I took this video recently. It clearly shows how the wingtip vortices rapidly spin even miles behind the aircraft. | Combat Learjet