ORIGINAL: CafeenMan
ORIGINAL: wings
But what controls the lift? Would it be the elevator and speed?
Airfoil, wing planform (aspect ratio, sweep, etc.) angle of attack (which is controlled by elevator), airspeed (controlled by thrust), etc.
Of the above mentioned, which does the pilot have the contol of changing during flight?
So wouldn't it come down to the pilot contols lift by controling elevator and throttle?
If we're talking about an aircraft that's flying rather than being pulled solely by the engine then lift is the answer again. It's not the elevator.
Partially correct. Lift is the answer, and lift is proportional to angle of attack, which is controlled by the elevator.
It IS the elevator along with throttle that controls lift. Which is all I was saying to begin with.