HPNPilot1200
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I completely understand how (aerodynamically) an airplane wing stalls; when it exceeds its critical angle of attack. Many factors such as weight and load factor though may change the pitch and/or speed that a stall may occur at.
With that being said, I also know that an average light airplane wing (such as a C172 or Cherokee) will reach its critical angle of attack at approx. 16 - 18º
...so now comes my question Can an airplane wing stall at a negative pitch that exceeds the airplane wing's critical angle of attack? IOW: Can you stall an airplane if you pitch below 16 - 18º nose down?
The only instance I know of a stalled wing in a nose-down attitude/pitch is during a spin, where the plane is pitched down with one wing more thoroughly stalled than the other.
Any answers/explanations are greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Jason
With that being said, I also know that an average light airplane wing (such as a C172 or Cherokee) will reach its critical angle of attack at approx. 16 - 18º
...so now comes my question Can an airplane wing stall at a negative pitch that exceeds the airplane wing's critical angle of attack? IOW: Can you stall an airplane if you pitch below 16 - 18º nose down?
The only instance I know of a stalled wing in a nose-down attitude/pitch is during a spin, where the plane is pitched down with one wing more thoroughly stalled than the other.
Any answers/explanations are greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Jason