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Old 25th Oct 2006, 01:49
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WingletTurbo
 
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I don't think altitude really matters. A high speed stall can occur at any speed at any height. If you’re flying at, lets say 70 KIAS and pull all the way back to give full elevator deflection, the wing will rise immediately past the critical angle of attack therefore disrupting the smooth airflow over the wing. The definition of a stall is the same regardless of the speed. Of course, at a greater weight your plane will stall faster than a lighter plane, just because it has to flying closer to the CAOA to maintain altitude... but the subject of weight is also the same subject why Va increases with weight..

Noticed your from the U.S.. that question will definitely be on your oral exam

Good luck!
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