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Critical angle of attack

The angle of attack at which a wing stalls regardless of airspeed, flight attitude, or weight.

Dictionary Term

Critical angle of attack

Definition

  • The angle of attack at which a wing stalls regardless of airspeed, flight attitude, or weight.

References

  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Federal Aviation Administration, 2023
  • Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008