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Old 26th Aug 2011, 00:11
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HarryMann
 
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Originally Posted by Lyman
The THS, as it moves, changes the flight characteristics of the airframe, it changes the ANGLE OF INCIDENCE of the aircraft, as well as its PITCH.

This is why ANGLE OF INCIDENCE is considered separate from AoA, for it is a critical component of AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE
So, now there are (4) different angles of interest in the pitch plane...? when only 2 are needed. Pitch and AoA

Correct me if I'm wrong... please
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