Angle of Attack indicators are certainly important for large planes. Lately I notice that AOA devices for light planes are being pushed. Frankly, I don't see the need. If you can't sense where you are from other instruments and the feel of the controls you probably need a basic skills refresher course. You do have a stall warning device already.
I do have a question about these light plane devices. How do they work? What data do they utilize? I know that AOA of large planes is measured by a vane on the side near the nose. With a prop blowing air that seems ineffective.
I do have a question about these light plane devices. How do they work? What data do they utilize? I know that AOA of large planes is measured by a vane on the side near the nose. With a prop blowing air that seems ineffective.
