Pitch (q) is not the same as angle of attack (alpha). You can detect q with a gyro, but not alpha. I use this helpful graphic with my students: https://i.stack.

Pitch (q) is not the same as angle of attack (alpha). You can detect q with a gyro, but not alpha. I use this helpful graphic with my students: https://i.stack.imgur.com/A62jW.pngyQ.jpg https://i.stack.imgur.com/A62jW.pngyQ.jpg