The Aviator’s Podcast

Understanding Aircraft Stalls


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An aircraft stalls when the smooth, laminar airflow over the wing’s upper surface separates and becomes turbulent. This happens when the critical angle of attack is exceeded, regardless of airspeed. As a result, lift is lost because the disrupted airflow increases pressure on the wing’s upper surface. The only way to recover from a stall is to reduce the angle of attack by relaxing back pressure or pushing the control column forward….

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The Aviator’s PodcastBy Osman Resat Dogrul