jokerswe2008
Registered User
Does anyone have experience with using an AOA-indicator? Do you calibrate them with or without flaps, or does it not matter?
I’m looking at the Garmin AOA.
I’m looking at the Garmin AOA.
I have flown "true AOAs" and the Garmin is not a true AOA but a "lift reserve" indicator. As such its accuracy is highly dependent upon flying the airplane correctly during the calibration process which should be in your installation instructions.
That said, the advice above is IMHO very valid. You don't need this unit to know when the wing is starting to reach critical angle of attack. You can actually feel the airflow change if you fly with a door or window as the wing reaches critical angle of attack. In larger aircraft AOA's have a place, in the Cub I find when my shirt sleeve starts billowing forward, you're very close to critical angle. Enjoy your Cub the way it was meant to be enjoyed.
Just leave the door open
Glenn
Hi Glenn!
I will try flying with the door open tomorrow! (But not for long...it’s beginning to get cold here )
Get high and practice some stalls.
Glenn
You never know....I am not exactly sure that is how you meant it to read.
You never know....