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Introduction to Glider Flying > Aerodynamics of Flight > Airfoil > Center of Pressure
The point along the wing chord line where
lift is considered to be concentrated is called the center of
pressure. For this reason, the center of pressure is sometimes
referred to as the center of lift. On a typical asymmetrical
airfoil, this point along the chord line changes position with
different flight attitudes. It moves forward as the angle of
attack increases and aft as the angle of attack decreases.
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