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AVIATION GLOSSARY / Flight dynamics

Stall & spin coupling

Autorotation involving a stalled wing and asymmetric aerodynamic forces. When a stalled aircraft develops yaw, the two wings can encounter different local speeds and angles of attack. The resulting force differences can sustain rotation.

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PHAK · Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight
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