Episode 30 - Why Your Drone Flies — and Why It Fails: Your Flight Theory Questions, Answered

In Episode 30 of Sky Commander Academy, we’re unpacking the science behind the skies — and answering your top questions from Episodes 21 and 22 on the Principles of Flight and Flight Dynamics. If lift, drag, pitch, and yaw sound more like buzzwords than tools you use in flight, this episode brings the clarity you’ve been waiting for.

Whether you're aiming to pass the Basic RPAS Certificate or just want to finally understand what’s really happening when your drone takes off, this is the knowledge that sets confident pilots apart.

We revisit:

• How the Bernoulli Principle and propeller thrust generate lift — and what affects efficiency

• The role of aerodynamic stability in smooth, responsive flights

• What pitch, roll, and yaw mean for your control — and how to identify them mid-flight

• Why your drone’s center of gravity and load factors matter more than you think

• Real-world listener questions and Transport Canada exam tips for flight theory mastery

If you’ve ever wanted to speak the language of flight instead of just flying by feel, this episode is your aerodynamic decoder.

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