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The subsonic static aerodynamic characteristics of an airplane model having a triangular wing of aspect ratio 3. II : lateral and directional characteristics

H. F. Savage, Bruce E Tinling

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Report presenting an investigation to determine the effects of vertical-tail location and size on the subsonic aerodynamic characteristics of a model with a triangular wing. The directional stability was found to diminish greatly at high angles of attack, and it was found to be possible to estimate the contribution of the vertical tail to the directional stability using existing methods. Results regarding the lateral and directional stability characteristics, lateral-control effectiveness, and rudder effectiveness are provided.

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Key concepts: Rudder, Airplane, Wing, Aerodynamics, Longitudinal static stability, Angle of attack, Aerospace engineering, Aspect ratio (aeronautics)