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Stall speed at 450 kg.
- Thread starter PEB
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PEB,
At 450kg gross weight your stall speed will be slower than the published figure at 600kg (1320 lb) max gross weight. Think of it this way, when flying at any given speed just above a stall (critical angle of attack) the wing must then move faster if it is to support additional weight or it can slow down to maintain straight and level flight if weight is removed.
Hope this is helpful.
At 450kg gross weight your stall speed will be slower than the published figure at 600kg (1320 lb) max gross weight. Think of it this way, when flying at any given speed just above a stall (critical angle of attack) the wing must then move faster if it is to support additional weight or it can slow down to maintain straight and level flight if weight is removed.
Hope this is helpful.
