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AerodynamicsQuestion 417 of 934

Which surface of a typical airfoil has the more pronounced camber?

  1. The lower surface
  2. Both surfaces have equal camber
  3. The upper surface
  4. The trailing edge
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Correct answer: The upper surface

The camber of the upper surface is more pronounced than that of the lower surface, which is usually somewhat flat.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 4: Principles of Flight — Airfoil Design, page 93

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026