Flight Training Central

MARCH 3, 2025

Depending on design, airfoils used in general aviation, stall at angles of attack between 16 to 18 degrees. When the airplane is stabilized in the approach attitude and speed, begin to smoothly and slowly bring the nose up to an attitude which will cause a stall.

Rudder 96

Rudder Aileron Airplanes Accelerated Stall 96

Fear of Landing

MARCH 22, 2024

Glass cockpits are in use on commercial, military, and general aviation aircraft, and on NASA’s space shuttle fleet. The resulting “supercritical airfoil” shape, when integrated with the aircraft wing, significantly improves the aircraft’s cruise efficiency. The original PDF is available for download on NASA’s website.

Wind Shear 52

Wind Shear Airfoil Drag Airlines 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 12, 2025

How Do Wings Generate Lift The purpose of wings is to generate lift, that is, create an upward force. They are designed with a special shape called an airfoil, which encourages passing air to turn and deflect downward. High camber generally promotes more airflow deflection, thanks to something called Bernoullis Principle.

Lift 52

Lift Thrust Torque Aileron 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The airfoil is a Harry Riblett shape, giving modernized flow separation on the leading edge for a soft stall yet with good lift and drag performance. From the pilot’s seat it cruises near effortlessly and handles nimbly on land or water with a great combination of stability and modest control pressures.

Airplanes 80

Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 80

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 16, 2024

General aviation is driven by myriad forces. For one thing, the F2s fuselage hangs from a completely new wing with two distinct airfoil shapes. An obvious discontinuity leads to a thinner airfoil inboard. Then theres the sales and marketing footprint. Wings, Things Major aerodynamic tweaks have been made.

Airplanes 98

Airplanes Rudder Aileron Crosswind 98