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On an airfoil, what is camber?

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  1. The front edge of the wing
  2. The curvature of the wing's surfaces
  3. The angle the wing meets the air

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References

  1. FAA Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C) www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/faa-h-8083-25c.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Aerospace: The Journey of Flight, Teacher's Guide (Civil Air Patrol) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/2nd_edition_Teachers_Guide_5D3166D76F9B1.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.

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