What it means when the aircraft is flying at a constant velocity?
What it means when the aircraft is flying at a constant velocity? In physics, constant velocity occurs when there is no net force acting on the object causing it to accelerate. In terms of airplane flight, the two main forces influencing its velocity forward are drag and thrust.
What happens if a plane flies too fast?
In jet aircraft, an overspeed results when the axial compressor exceeds its maximal operating rotational speed. This often leads to the mechanical failure of turbine blades, flameout and total destruction of the engine.