In flight mechanics, stall velocity is the minimum airspeed at which an aircraft’s wings experience an aerodynamic stall. It represents the threshold below which the airflow over the wings becomes insufficient to generate the required lift, resulting in a loss of control and potential descent. Stall velocity is a critical parameter in aviation, influenced by factors such as aircraft configuration, weight, and wing characteristics. The formula to calculate Stall velocity is as follows:
Where:
- Vstall is the stall velocity in m/s.
- VLO is the liftoff velocity in m/s.