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AerodynamicsQuestion 466 of 934

Where does a rectangular wing tend to stall first?

  1. At the wing tip
  2. At the wing root
  3. At the center of the aileron
  4. At the leading edge of the flap
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Correct answer: At the wing root

A rectangular wing stalls first at the wing root. This gives adequate stall warning and aileron effectiveness.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight — Effect of Wing Planform, page 119

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026