Mach Number Explained: What It Is and Why Pilots Use It
Pilot Institute
JULY 11, 2025
Lift, drag, and handling correlate well with IAS in the lower atmosphere. The result is a region of separated, turbulent flow behind the shock. This means the inboard wing loses lift first, while the wingtips might still be lifting. This means the inboard wing loses lift first, while the wingtips might still be lifting.
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