AOA

[ADB25]

So, very possibly the wrong forum, but I will give it a go!

The AOA is defined as the angle between the chord line of the wing and the direction of the wind, therefore suggesting it has nothing to do with a virtual straight line running through the horizontal axis.

Could someone shed some light, as I am slightly confused as to its actual definition.

Hope I have explained it in a way that makes sense, probably not...

Thanks

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[Barcli]

and direction of relative air flow - wind is irrelevant

[ADB25]

so does it mean it translates to a 0 degree horizontal line toward the direction of the airflow?

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[hoodie]

Here you go (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=angle+of+attack). :E

[ADB25]

Here you go (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=angle+of+attack). http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.pprune.org/get/images/smilies/evil.gif

LOL, point taken :)