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Old 27th May 2011 | 22:11
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TyroPicard
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Chris Scott
Why are the AoA values considered invalid below 60kts IAS when the A/C is not on the ground?
Because without much airflow at really low IAS gravity affects the position of the AoA vane just as it does on the ground? The designers had to choose a speed - they chose 60kts.
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