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What always causes a wing to stall?

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  1. Flying slower than the published stall speed
  2. Raising the nose too high
  3. Exceeding the critical angle of attack

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References

  1. FAA Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Glossary www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/faa-h-8083-25c.pdf Checked 2026-10-07.

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