Ever notice how planes get louder right after landing? That’s reverse thrust! In this quick aviation explainer from The Pilot Log, learn how engines redirect airflow forward to slow the aircraft—especially useful on short or wet runways. #ThePilotLog #Aviation #ReverseThrust #AirplaneLanding #AviationShorts #JetEngines #AviationFacts #RunwayOperations | The Pilot Log

In addition to Lift and Weight, there are two more forces that operate on the aircraft in opposite directions: Thrust and Drag. 🛩️ THRUST is the forward pulling force created by the propeller. If you were flying a jet, thrust would be provided by the jet engine's exhaust gases. In either case, thrust provides the forward movement that keeps airflow going over the wings. Opposing thrust is a force called DRAG. We can think of drag simply as the force that tries to hold the aircraft back by resis