Question

What is meant by stalling angle of attack?

(a) The angle at which we get maximum lift

(b) The angle at which we get maximum drag

(c) The angle at which we get minimum lift

(d) The angle at which we get minimum drag

The question was asked by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

My question is based upon Lift Force topic in chapter Aircraft Force Systems and the Equations of Motion of Aircraft Performance

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) The angle at which we get maximum lift

For explanation I would say: Stalling angle of attack is the angle at which we get maximum lift. Stalling angle is the maximum angle at which the aircraft can be maintained in a steady state.