Wing Angle of Attack in Longitudinal Stability Formulas

The Wing Angle of Attack (AoA) refers to the angle between the chord line of the wing and the direction of the relative airflow. And is denoted by α_w. Wing Angle of Attack is usually measured using the Radian for Angle. Note that the value of Wing Angle of Attack is always negative.

Formulas to find Wing Angle of Attack in Longitudinal Stability

fxAngle of Attack of WingGo

Longitudinal Stability formulas that make use of Wing Angle of Attack

fxAngle of Attack at TailGo

fxAngle of incidence of wingGo

fxDownwash angleGo

fxAngle of incidence of tailGo

List of variables in Longitudinal Stability formulas

fx Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack Go

fx Wing Incidence Angle Go

fx Downwash Angle Go

fx Tail Incidence Angle Go

FAQ

What is the Wing Angle of Attack?

The Wing Angle of Attack (AoA) refers to the angle between the chord line of the wing and the direction of the relative airflow. Wing Angle of Attack is usually measured using the Radian for Angle. Note that the value of Wing Angle of Attack is always negative.

Can the Wing Angle of Attack be negative?

Yes, the Wing Angle of Attack, measured in Angle can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Wing Angle of Attack?

Wing Angle of Attack is usually measured using the Radian[rad] for Angle. Degree[rad], Minute[rad], Second[rad] are the few other units in which Wing Angle of Attack can be measured.

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