BAK - Principles of Flight (Aircraft Stability) Flashcards
1
Q
Stability in the pitching plane, ie about the lateral axis is referred to as what type of stability?
A
longitudinal stability
2
Q
Stability about the normal axis is referred to as what type of stability?
A
directional stability
3
Q
Lateral stability is stability in which plane of movement?
A
rolling
4
Q
What is the main factor affecting longitudinal stability?
A
the horizontal stabilser (the tailplane)
5
Q
The vertical stabiliser (fin) is the main factor affecting directional stability. What is more stabilising, a large or a small fin?
A
large fin
