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What are the four forces acting on an aircraft in flight?

Lift, weight, thrust, and drag.

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Answer: Lift, weight, thrust, and drag. Lift, weight, thrust, and drag are the four forces that act on an aircraft during flight.

  1. Scouting America: Aviation www.scouting.org/merit-badges/aviation
    Using a model aircraft, describe the four forces that act on an aircraft in flight.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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