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A trailing edge stall is characterised by separation that

  • A.Begins at the rear and moves forward as incidence increases
  • B.Begins at the nose and spreads instantly over the section
  • C.Occurs only on the lower surface of the airfoil
  • D.Never occurs on a thick airfoil section

Answer: A

Correct answer: Begins at the rear and moves forward as incidence increases

On a thick, well-rounded section the adverse pressure gradient first defeats the boundary layer near the trailing edge, and the separation point creeps forward as incidence rises. The lift curve therefore rounds over gradually and the stall is gentle and preceded by buffet - the behaviour a designer wants, because it gives the pilot warning.

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