The change in angle of attack due to an upward gust in aerodynamics refers to the adjustment made by the aircraft in response to an increase in lift caused by the gust. A higher flight velocity relative to gust velocity generally provides more stability and helps the aircraft overcome disturbances. The formula to calculate change in angle of attack as follows:
Where:
- Δα is the change in angle of attack in radian.
- u is the Gust Velocity in m/s
- V is the Velocity (aircraft) in m/s.