Chapter 23

Question 1

Static stability

Answer 1

Describes the initial response to a disturbance

Question 2

Dynamic Stability

Answer 2

Describes the subsequent response over time

Question 3

The Aerodynamic Centre location is

Answer 3

25% MAC in subsonic flight
50% MAC in subsonic flight

Question 4

Stick position stability if we accelerate to a faster speed.

Answer 4

THis requires a smaller alpha (achieved by moving the elevator down)

The A/C must be trimmed for a lower nose attitude (Achieved by trimming the elevator down)

Question 5

stick position stability is lost

Answer 5

Stick position stability is lost of the CG moves aft of the neutral point.