"The [FAA] published a special airworthiness information bulletin (SAIB) recommending AoA systems be installed as standard equipment in new airplanes and retrofitted in the existing fleet.
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"Outstanding step forward by the FAA, recognizing the importance of AoA systems in keeping the pilot better informed on where the wing is operating relative to the stall," said Paul Dye, a serial homebuilder and former NASA Flight Director who has been promoting the tech for years. "Increasing the use of AoA systems—and training pilots to use them —will never prevent all accidents. But it is a definite step in the direction of reducing the number of loss of control mishaps."
More at the AvWeb article (including links to the full text of SAIB 2024-07, published 26 Dec 2024):
https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/faa-recommends-adding-aoa-to-all-airplanes/
My opinion? I agree with the FAA: AoA indicators can provide valuable information and improve safety. And they shouldn't be mandatory in GA aircraft.
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