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Old 02-07-2016, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by UAL T38 Phlyer View Post

Do not confuse AoA with aircraft pitch.
That is exactly what I was doing!


Originally Posted by UAL T38 Phlyer View Post
The classic definition of AoA is "the angle between the mean chord-line and the relative wind." No one can imagine that.

But if I said "It's the difference between where your nose is pointed, and where your butt is going," it makes more sense.
It does. And so, too, does the answer. Now.

Once again, many thanks!!
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