Stability Flashcards

1
Q

What are the three axes of stability?

A
  • Longitudinal
  • Lateral
  • Normal
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2
Q

How do you improve roll stability

A
  • Sweep back
  • High Tail Fin
  • High wing and or low CG
  • Dihedral wing setup
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3
Q

How do you achieve directional stability?

A
  • Increase the size of the vertical stabiliser
  • Add a dorsal fin, strakes or a ventral fin
  • Increase the length of the fuselage
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