Emmanuel D.

Habana AMT 1-A

A stall is a condition in aerodynamics and aviation wherein the angle of

attack increases beyond a certain point such that the lift begins to decrease. The
angle at which this occurs is called the critical angle of attack.

Wingtip vortices are circular patterns of rotating air left behind a wing as it
generates lift. One wing tip vortex trails from the tip of each wing. Wingtip vortices are
sometimes named trailing or lift-induced vortices because they also occur at points
other than at the wing tips.

A whirlpool is a swirling body of water produced by the meeting of opposing currents.

The vast majority of whirlpools are not very powerful. More powerful ones may be
termed maelstroms. Vortex is the proper term for any whirlpool that has a downdraft.
Whirlpools in oceans are usually caused by tides. Very small whirlpools can easily be
seen when a bath or a sink is draining, but these are produced in a very different
manner from those in nature. Smaller whirlpools also appear at the base of
many waterfalls.] In the case of powerful waterfalls, like Niagara Falls, these whirlpools
can be quite strong. The most powerful whirlpools are created in narrow, shallow straits
with fast flowing water.

In aircraft design, a high-lift device is a component or mechanism which increases lift

beyond that obtainable from the main aircraft components. The device may be a fixed
component or a movable mechanism which is deployed when required. Common highlift devices include wing flaps and slats. Leading edge root extension and boundary
layer control systems are less commonly used.