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Angle of attack

Diagram: angle of attack - angle at which wing meets the airflow

The angle of attack is the angle at which the wing meets the airflow. Wings are forced upward because they are tilted, pushing air downwards so the wings get pushed upwards.

Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato
Published:10 January 2016Size: 94.91 KB