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Flight dynamics

Flight dynamics is the study of how air moves around an airplane, and how that affects how an airplane flies. When an airplane moves through the air, the air pushes against the wings and the body of the airplane. This causes lift, which makes the airplane fly. Flight dynamics also studies how the airplane reacts when it is turned or when it is flying at different speeds. Flight dynamics helps pilots understand how to fly their planes safely and efficiently.