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ANGLE ATTACK INDICATOR [1 record]

Record 1 2015-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
DEF

An instrument that indicates a continuous readout of the margin above the stall.

CONT

The angle of attack indicator provides for a pilot a continuous read-out of the margin above stall, regardless of aircraft weight, C.G. [centre of gravity] location, angle of bank or any of the other factors that affect indicated stall speed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
CONT

L'indicateur d'angle d'attaque permet au pilote de connaître en tout temps sa marge de manœuvre par rapport au décrochage, indépendamment du poids, du centre de gravité, de l'angle d'inclinaison ou de tout autre facteur affectant la vitesse indiquée de décrochage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
  • Pilotaje y navegación aérea
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