Question about zero lift angle of attack
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Question about zero lift angle of attack
Hi,
For an average cambered wing like that found on a typical training aircraft, such as a Cessna 172, at about -4 angle of attack, the lift is zero and CL = 0.
But is it possible to achieve -4 angle of attack on a Cessna 172? If so, how to do it?
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Issac
For an average cambered wing like that found on a typical training aircraft, such as a Cessna 172, at about -4 angle of attack, the lift is zero and CL = 0.
But is it possible to achieve -4 angle of attack on a Cessna 172? If so, how to do it?
Thanks,
Issac
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You certainly will not be able to sustain this for long, as said, push forward and you can achieve it, the other way is to get the right attitude vertically either up or down - can be done but not reccomended in a C172!
Last edited by foxmoth; 24th Jul 2016 at 14:41.
This looks like a 172
Normal category G limits +3.8 to -1.52, so go for it!!
can be done but not reccomended in a C172!
Idle power as you go over the top and it should be fine. You only get a few seconds before common sense dictates you pull out.
I used to put something small on the dashboard and watch as it floated off. But one day the dashboard coaming floated off and landed in my passenger's lap.
I used to put something small on the dashboard and watch as it floated off. But one day the dashboard coaming floated off and landed in my passenger's lap.
