POF thurday Flashcards
1
Q
Positive static stability
A
Returns
2
Q
Neutral static stability
A
Doesn’t return, carries on straight with no change.
3
Q
Negative static stability
A
Doesn’t return and progressively gets worse
4
Q
More stable =
A
Less controllability
5
Q
Static stability
A
The initial reaction to a force
6
Q
Dynamic stability
A
The effects of a force over a long period of time
7
Q
Periodic
A
Wiggly line
8
Q
Aperiodic
A
Curved line
9
Q
AC is
A
Aerodynamic centre
10
Q
In high speed, AC is located at
A
50% MAC
11
Q
Lateral stability
A
Wing tilt
12
Q
Longitudinal stability
A
Pitch
13
Q
Directional stability
A
Yaw
14
Q
AC & CP are both normally located between
A
23% to 27% of MAC
15
Q
AC is forward of
A
CP
