Stall By Surprise: Aircraft’s AOA May Not Be Or Behave As You Believe
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Angle of attack (AOA) is an important parameter to an aircraft’s performance, stability and control. A wing has a limited range of AOA in which to function efficiently, and going beyond those limits has negative consequences. Ground school during the primary stages of pilot training imbeds the...
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