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Stall angle of attack ???

Larry DeCamp

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Does anyone know the approximate stall angle of attack for RVs ? I know this varies with airfoil, speed etc. A generalization of 15 degrees comes to mind, but you may have a more precise number. I am processing forum inputs on engine air intake that consider airflow at high angle of attack for max performance takeoff conditions.
Thanks.
 
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Some interesting videos and papers on the subject. The project is entirely a not for profit volunteer based effort dedicated to making flying safer.

-larosta
 
Your question prompted me to pull out my old and brittle copy of Abbott & Von Doenhoff’s “Theory of Wing Sections”. I seem to recall that the RV3 uses an NACA 23012 airfoil, and A&VD show this to have a stall AoA of right about 18 degrees. Of course, this is an ideal 2D airfoil - once you apply it to a 3D wing....usual caveats apply....YMMV....

Paul
 
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A probe set at 45 deg from the pitot is used as a base for a differential pressure AOA gauge. That should be a good start for you.
 
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