Tag: aerodynamics

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Angle of attack: A Journey From Zero Lift to Stall

This post focuses the aerodynamics of level flight. There are plenty of references out there on this topic, however many of them are either way too complicated; requiring a doctorate … Continue reading Angle of attack: A Journey From Zero Lift to Stall

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How to Manage Risk on High Wind Landings

Wind significantly affects an aircraft in flight. Because aircraft fly suspended in the atmosphere, movement of air will ultimately cause movement of the aircraft in the same direction. This forces … Continue reading How to Manage Risk on High Wind Landings