James McClaran Allen·Jul 14Poor Man’s Power Carat — AOAWhile trimmed onspeed — If your angle of attack suddenly slows (rises) uncommanded*, you’re about to fall low and short; add power to…
James McClaran Allen·Jun 4Dive to Stretch the value of a mini-dive for ground effect“Most airplanes in ground effect rarely produce lift-drag ratios lower than 3 or 4. If the lift of the airplane were equal to the weight…A response icon1
James McClaran Allen·Feb 25Stick Position Does Not Indicate AOAThere is a view in general aviation that longitudinal stick position or yoke range of pull reflects angle-of-attack. This is actually a…A response icon10
James McClaran Allen·Dec 9, 2025A Response to the DMMS AOA “Debate”Recently I had a “debate” with Dan Gryder following a comment I made “if you have AOA you don’t need DMMS.” My comment is correct, it is…A response icon2
