Angle of Attack

Question 1

What is the only measurement that determines whether an airplane will stall?

Answer 1

The critical angle of attack

Question 2

What is the flight path angle?

Answer 2

The angle between the flight path and the horizon

Question 3

How do you measure angle of attack?

Answer 3

Pitch angle minus flight path angle

Question 4

What’s one way to measure the relationship between airspeed and angle of attack?

Answer 4

The higher your airspeed, the more likely your angle of attack will be low.