Instruments

Angle of Attack Indicator

Definition

An instrument displaying the current angle of attack relative to the critical angle of attack. Provides direct stall margin information independent of weight, bank angle, or configuration.

Related Terms

Angle of Attack(AoA)

The angle between the chord line of an airfoil and the relative wind. As AoA inc...

Stall

An aerodynamic condition where the critical angle of attack is exceeded and the ...

Stall Warning System

A system that alerts the pilot to an impending stall through an aural warning (h...

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