Lift Curve slope of wing , tail fin

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The discussion focuses on calculating the lift curve slopes for an aircraft's wing, tail, and fin using available data such as sweep angles, aspect ratios, and other aerodynamic parameters. The user is uncertain about the validity of a specific equation found online for calculating lift curve slope and seeks confirmation or alternative methods. They have overall aircraft lift curve slope data but are unsure how to apply it. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the relationship between aspect ratio and lift curve slope, suggesting a formula for a 3D wing. Assistance is requested to clarify these calculations and improve understanding of the aerodynamic principles involved.
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Hi Guys,
Its great to be on this forum, some of the posts here have been really useful for me .
Anyway, I am trying to calculate the lift curve slopes of an aircraft wing, tail and fin. (3D wing)

The only data I have are the various quarter chord sweep angles, Aspect ratios of tail,fin wing , wing span, mean chord (c bar), various wing and tail areas , downwash gradient, speed and a couple of other parameters such as CL, CD etc.
I am not sure how to calculate the various lift curve slopes for the wing, tail and fin.
I have also been given the overall aircraft lift curve slope but not sure where to use it.


Homework Equations



I found this equation on the net but am not sure if its valid.
a = 2π / [(0.32 + (0.16 A / cos Λ¼)) (1 - (M cosΛ¼)2)½] per radian

source: http://www.pilotfriend.com/training/flight_training/aero/lift.htm

The Attempt at a Solution



All the parameters in the above equation I do have but I just need to know if anyone recognises this equation or if there is a better method. I can't find it graphically since I do not have any angle of attack data etc.

thanks for any help you can provide,
 
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For a 3D wing use:

af = 2pi / (1 + (2 / AR))

and use aspect ratio AR = b^2 / 2

Thanks,
 
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