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FAA sample question 21

FAA sample question 21 of 46 · Loading and performance

A stall occurs when the smooth airflow over the unmanned airplane`s wing is disrupted and the lift degenerates rapidly. This is caused when the wing

A. exceeds the maximum speed.
B. exceeds maximum allowable operating weight.
C. exceeds its critical angle of attack.

Answer: C. exceeds its critical angle of attack.

A wing stalls when it exceeds its critical angle of attack, at any airspeed, attitude or weight.

The FAA published this sample set in August 2021. Our answers were checked against the current regulations and against the testing-supplement figures in September 2026.

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