This chapter covers flight test determination of both the static and dynamic longitudinal stability of the aircraft. Static stability is significant for determining the allowable range of center of gravity positions, which defines the loading limit for the aircraft. Dynamic stability characteristics are dominated by the long‐period mode, with the damping and period of the dynamic response being critical factors. Extensive theory and flight test methods are presented for both static and dynamic stability, allowing for analytical estimation and experimental measurement of the stability characteristics. Flight testing of static stability provides the stick‐fixed neutral point (the aft center of gravity limit) and confirms values of stability derivatives for the dynamic response.
Longitudinal Stability
Introduction to Flight Testing ; 238-260
2021-08-09
23 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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|Engineering Index Backfile | 1937
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