Aerodynamics
Angle of Attack(AoA)
Definition
The angle between the chord line of an airfoil and the relative wind. As AoA increases, lift increases up to the critical angle of attack, beyond which the wing stalls. Understanding AoA is fundamental to safe flight.
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