Determining the sign of control derivatives

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To achieve static stability in an aircraft, the signs of control derivatives must be carefully analyzed. Positive values for CXα and CZα indicate that an increase in angle of attack leads to an increase in lift and drag, respectively, contributing to stability. For pitch stability, Cmα should be negative, meaning that an increase in angle of attack results in a decrease in pitching moment. Additionally, Cmq must be positive to ensure that a nose-up pitch leads to a restoring moment. Understanding these signs is crucial for designing an aircraft that maintains stable flight characteristics.
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I'm having quite a deal of trouble trying to figure this out. Say, for example, you wanted to have a statically stable aircraft. How do you determine what the signs (positive or negative) of the control derivates need to be for this condition to be satisfied ( CXα, CZα, Cmα, Cmq, CZδe, etc) ?
 
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