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Cambered

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  • The camber of an airfoil is the characteristic curve of its upper and lower surfaces. The upper camber is more pronounced, while the lower camber is comparatively flat. This causes the velocity of the airflow immediately above the wing to be much hig

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook
    Federal Aviation Administration ยท 2021