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Why does Centre of Pressure move aft at the stall?

Why does Centre of Pressure move aft at the stall?

Do you know why the centre of pressure on an aircraft wing initially moves forward as the angle of attack increases, yet as it reaches the stall it moves backwards?

Understanding Centre of Gravity and Centre of Pressure

Understanding Centre of Gravity and Centre of Pressure

these two can be somewhat confusing, so we will look at the differences between the two, and how each is affected under various flight conditions.

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