Stalls

Question 1

Definition of stall

Answer 1

Increase in Angle of Attack Results in Decrease of Lift.

Lift Generated by Wings Is Not Enough to Support the Weight of the Airplane.

Question 2

Flow separation

Answer 2

Adverse Pressure Gradient at High Angle of Attack.

Question 3

Angle of attack does not depend on:

Answer 3

●Pitch Attitude
●Altitude
●Weight
●Speed

Question 4

Stall speed

Answer 4

Stall Speed Varies With Weight & Altitude.

Question 5

Stall speed

Answer 5

•Increases With Weight
•Decreases With Density
•Increases With Altitude

Question 6

Where does the wing stall

Answer 6

●Tip Stalls Last
●Root Stalls First

Question 7

Wing designs

Answer 7

●Wash Out
●Stall Strips
●Spanwise Airfoil Variation
●Wing Planform
●Slots

Question 8

Stall warning vane

Answer 8

●Stagnation Point
Dependent on aircraft.