what is negative angle of attack?
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what is negative angle of attack?
Hi, all
I am a biginner of aeronautics. In the book, I studied the angle of attack is the angle between cord line of aerofoil and the relative wind. However, what does negative angle of attack means?
I appreciate for your kindly help.
I am a biginner of aeronautics. In the book, I studied the angle of attack is the angle between cord line of aerofoil and the relative wind. However, what does negative angle of attack means?
I appreciate for your kindly help.
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well, a positive angle of attack is what is normally experienced with the leading edge 'higher' than the trailing edge of the aerofoil (with the camber upwards). A negative angle of attack would be the reverse (including inverted flight).
I think that's a bit better
I think that's a bit better
Last edited by *Lancer*; 14th Jun 2003 at 10:50.