How Wings Fly An airfoil & lift playground for young scientists

Smooth air

STALL!

Air speed

slowfast

Fast air = less pressure

The Airfoil Lab

A wing is shaped so the air goes faster over the top than under the bottom. Fast air pushes less, so the wing gets pushed up.

Angle of Attack 6°

-4°6°24°

Air Speed 25 m/s

52550

Lift ↑0 N

Drag →0 N

Lift ÷ Drag = —

Try sliding the angle up until the flow lets go — that is stall.

An educational tool by Billy Hau | billyhau.hk