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How does the wing that drops in an uncoordinated stall have a greater AoA?

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Aerodynamically, how does the state of being uncoordinated affect one wing to have a greater AoA (deeper stall) than the other, thereby creating a situation for a spin? It might be hard to explain through text, so any reference resources are appreciated.

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  1. Brian on Oct 27, 2015

    The aft wing is staying slower, as such it’s AoA is greater. This isn’t the only factor, however. Google stall propagation on a swept wing. A side slip gives a similar flow pattern to the slower moving wing as the flow pattern seen on swept wing aircraft.

    The result is a wing whose tip stalls and the stall propagates both forward and inward. A highly undesirable characteristic of delta wings. And the reasoning for these aircraft needing stick shakers.

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