Swept Wings | Simple explanation of a complex topic.

A swept wing angles backward from its root rather than sideways and is primarily used to increase the Mach-number capability of fast aircraft. This is a complex topic. If you are an engineer, you may wish for a more in-depth explanation. However, for us pilots, this video provides a simplified explanation. It briefly illustrates the theories behind the design of swept-back wings, their pros and cons, and we hope you will find it useful and interesting.
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[@ShonMardani]

I discovered that Parasite drag is produced by VERTICAL surfaces and Induced drag is created by HORIZONTAL surfaces, for example when the Flaps are at 0 degrees they produce Max Induced drag and Min Parasite drag, at 90 degrees Min Induced and Max Parasite drag and at 45 degrees in the middle of both.
Please let me know if you think it is a valid observation. Thanks

[@Aditya-wg3lp]

False, swept wings look cooler, only reason they exist 😤

[@Tensho_C]

I always had an issue with this span-wise vs chord-wise explanation. The airflow only cares about the cross section of the wing that it is flowing parallel to, so why isn't it explained that by sweeping the wings, the thickness of the airfoil in relation to the chord length is smaller, therefore lowering the coefficient of pressure, and delaying the generation of shockwave?

[@CarryPotter007]

I can't believe I subconsciously listen to the voice with higher focus and attention than to my uni's professors

[@kanaprates1012]

Very interesting, thank you for the content!

[@mael6791]

Best channel ever for my selection

[@almerindaromeira8352]

Thank you for explaining *both* concepts. The first one I encountered many times but the second one only in written form.

[@juandowner9070]

Amazing video

[@enzopedrollo]

Well done 👏🏼

[@flightclubonline]

Thank you 😁

[@chard6649]

Wow, so compact

[@brandonsg1367]

Why would the airflow just magically make a turn when it touches the wing? I don’t understand why the air would go perpendicular to the wing

[@bartoszskowronski]

Best explanation.
Better will be straight wing with longer and thinner cord but this is hard/impossible to build. and less space for fuel.

[@makantahi3731]

in airliners, 90% of fuel capacity is in fuselage

[@flyguy1637]

Love your short videos! Can you do one on how magnetos work!

[@flightclubonline]

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[@flyguy1637]

Can you explain how it works when starting the engine so that the spark is strong enough when cranking the engine!

[@AyYoSteve]

​@flyguy1637 impulse couplers! A few good videos on them

[@cck1496]

Excellent explanation. Appreciate.

[@flightclubonline]

You are welcome!

[@fdc4810]

Why does the free stream "know" the swept wing angles though? If we cut a small strip with very small span from both wings, then they would be almost identical except for the leading edge where the swept wing is slightly slanted. Suppose the cord length is the same for both strips, then I would assume both strip would obtain equal lift ? (assuming simplified aerodynamics without considering tip vortex).

[@FlyLeah]

The swept wing is also tapered, so the pressure gradient is a decreasing curve from wing root to tip, and the slant contributes to the air having to flow with a sideway component due to the uneven pressure gradient (spanwise flow), which is how the air "knows" I’m assuming

[@2744ducksdman]

A related reason is that the apparent velocity seen by the wing is less so the drag is also less.

[@TuCulpa]

Why the reason sweep back wing makes vertical(Y axial) and directional(Z) stability ?

[@s7lb384]

Can i ask how do you do these animations?

[@DrR1pper]

So it's just about decreasing the effective thickness-to-cord ratio the airflow "experiences"?

[@makantahi3731]

plus thickness of everything else-total aircraft volume distribution(cross section area per length)

[@vazduplohov]

Does anyone know in which software is this video made?

[@flightclubonline]

Yes. Adobe After Effects.

[@shazam47]

First rule of flight clib never about flight club

[@ChrisZoomER]

Actually, there’s a bigger reason why fast planes have swept wings. Because there’s spanwise flow at all, this means that some of the air flows alongside instead of all of the air being forced over and under the wing in a chordwise flow. This pushed air out of the way more efficiently similar to sliding down a ramp instead of running into a wall. Angling the wings backwards also pulls the center of drag backwards behind the center of gravity so there’s more force that keeps the plane flying nose first.

[@damianp5781]

Ah, so thats why variabel swept wing airplanes exist