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Aerodynamics

# Critical angle of attack

TERM · Aerodynamics

At a glance

## Meaning of Critical angle of attack

The angle beyond which the wing's airflow separates sufficiently to cause a stall.

### More about Critical angle of attack

The critical angle depends on wing design and configuration; it is not one universal angle for every aircraft.

Stall speed can change with mass, load factor and high-lift-device settings. Stall recovery follows aircraft procedures and begins with reducing angle of attack rather than simply seeking a particular airspeed.

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