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Angle Of Attack

Aeronautical term critical to flight safety and maneuvers.

Aeronautical term designing the angle formed by the nose of the plane and the relative wind (vector) of the plane. Should no exceed 10° for most planes for safe flight, but can be way higher in certain maneuvers, such as the Cobra of the SU-27, where it can go up to 120°.

Flight instructor to it's student: "Watch out your Angle of Attack, you are near limit!"

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angle of attack in rail equipment

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