Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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That little metal piece on the leading edge of the wing?
It’s called a stall strip.
It helps the wing root stall before the wingtip, so you keep aileron control longer if you ever reach a stall.
Take a quick look for:
• The stall strip is present
• It’s secure and not bent
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