The Great Courses - The Science of Flight

Stall Events and Lift-Induced Drag (1x5)

Air date: May 23, 2017

Aerodynamic stall occurs when lift suddenly decreases, causing drag to rise steeply. Consider the role of stall in several notable air accidents, and see a demonstration in which Professor Gregory deliberately pilots a plane through a stall, showing how to recover. Also look at technological measures to combat stall and the problem of induced drag.