AOA Is A-OK

As an ex-Navy pilot (and basic aerodynamics ground instructor), I enjoyed Richard Aarons' article on AOA in the April issue of B&CA ("Using Angle-of-Attack Indicators," page 46). I would point out, however, that maximum lift comes at AOA 1.0 (stalling AOA), while the 0.5 position indicates maximum...

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