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wat will be the longitudinal static stability of an aircraft with a larger wing to a smaller wing?
Is one expecting a qualitative or quantitative answer.bourne said:wat will be the longitudinal static stability of an aircraft with a larger wing to a smaller wing?
berkeman said:Thread moved to Homework Help. Please take care to post homework/coursework questions in the Homework Help forums, and not in the general technical forums.
And you must show some of your work in order for us to provide tutorial help. What can you tell us about longitudinal stability? What effects would different shape and size wings have?
Longitudinal static stability refers to the aircraft's ability to maintain its equilibrium in pitch (nose up or down) without requiring constant control inputs from the pilot.
Longitudinal static stability is typically measured by the aircraft's neutral point, which is the point where the aircraft's center of gravity (CG) and aerodynamic center (AC) intersect. The distance between the neutral point and the CG is known as the static margin, which is a key factor in determining the aircraft's stability.
The main factors that affect longitudinal static stability are the location of the CG, the size and shape of the wing, and the position of the horizontal stabilizer. Other factors include the weight and distribution of the aircraft, as well as external forces such as wind and turbulence.
Longitudinal static stability is crucial for the safe and stable flight of an aircraft. Without proper stability, the aircraft may become difficult to control and may even enter into a dangerous state of instability, such as a stall or a spin.
There are several ways to improve an aircraft's longitudinal static stability, including adjusting the position of the CG, changing the size or shape of the wing, and adding or adjusting the horizontal stabilizer. Computer modeling and wind tunnel testing are often used to determine the most effective ways to improve an aircraft's stability.