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My question is, how high can be the angle of attack of a hang-glider, paraglider (the canopy) or a sailplane, gliding in still air.
Assuming a small glide ratio of 4:1, tha flight path is at 14 degrees with the horizontal line. If the glider was at the angle of attack 14 deg, that would mean he is parallel to the horizontal.
I understand, that the possible correct AOA are >0 and <14. Is this right? Is it possible for the AOA to be higher than 14 degrees?
Assuming a small glide ratio of 4:1, tha flight path is at 14 degrees with the horizontal line. If the glider was at the angle of attack 14 deg, that would mean he is parallel to the horizontal.
I understand, that the possible correct AOA are >0 and <14. Is this right? Is it possible for the AOA to be higher than 14 degrees?