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Challenge 1

The Sweet Spot

Pilots need to find the most efficient angle to climb without stressing the engine or the wing.

Objective: Drag the wing to find the angle where lift is maximized before the airflow becomes chaotic.
Flight Data
AOA 0.0°
LIFT 0 kN
DRAG 0 kN
L/D ∞
Lift Coefficient vs AOA
Click and drag the wing to adjust the angle of attack
⚠ STALL DETECTED
Question
At what angle is lift maximized before the wing stalls?
Interact with the wing first
Velocity Control
100 m/s

Course Complete!

You've mastered the fundamentals of aerodynamic lift

Key Concepts You Learned

  • Maximum L/D ratio defines optimal cruise efficiency
  • Bernoulli's equation explains pressure-velocity coupling
  • Flow separation at critical AOA causes abrupt lift loss
  • Lift scales with velocity squared (L ∝ V²)
  • CL vs AOA relationship governs all flight regimes