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AI.II.D.K1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

Airfoil design characteristics.

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Airfoil design characteristics.

Bottom line

An airfoil is a structure designed to obtain reaction upon its surface from the air through which it moves or that moves past such a structure.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 4 (p. 4-6) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. PHAK ch. 4 (p. 4-7) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AFH ch. 12, Introduction (p. 12-1) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-10) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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