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Angle of attack is a hot topic in aviation right now, with the FAA promoting new indicators and flight instructors offering courses on how to fly it. But what does this phrase really mean? In this month’s video tip, taken from Sporty’s Takeoff app, we explore the essentials of AOA from the aerodynamics to the avionics. If you can visualize AOA in flight, you can fly safer and more efficiently.
Takeoff is the daily companion app for pilots, packed with information to help you fly safely and have fun. You’ll learn from some of aviation’s most interesting and accomplished pilots, who share tips for new student pilots and experienced aircraft owners alike. You simply won’t find this unique variety of perspectives anywhere else. Free Download
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When you’re done watching the video go read Wolfgang Langewiesche’s classic, Stick and Rudder.