On Mar 12, 7:14*pm, WingFlaps wrote:
Hi All,

Imagine a plane in 2 conditions.

1) Climbing with full power
2) Descending fast with 50% power.

Both have constant rates of ascent and descent.

Question A: Which wing is closer to stall?
Question B: A big updraft occurs, which is more likely to stall?

If you vote first it _may_ lead to some good discussion later...

Cheers

It would depend on the angle of attack. You could be in a very
shallow climb at full power, and have lots of margin above the stall.
On the other hand, you could be descending at 50% power in a very nose-
high attitude, and have very little margin above the stall. Plus,
there's the cost of the hamburger you are flying towards.

Phil