Aviation Dictionary

Parasite drag

That part of total drag created by the design or shape of airplane parts. Parasite drag increases with an increase in airspeed.

Dictionary Term

Parasite drag

Definitions

That part of total drag created by the design or shape of airplane parts. Parasite drag increases with an increase in airspeed.
The part of total drag created by the form or shape of helicopter parts.
Drag caused by the friction of air moving over the aircraft structure; its amount varies directly with the airspeed.
That part of total drag created by the design or shape of PPC parts. Parasite drag increases with an increase in airspeed.

References

Airplane Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2021
Helicopter Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2019
Instrument Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2014
Powered Parachute Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2007
Rotorcraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2000
Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008