Downwash Angle in Longitudinal Stability Formulas

Downwash Angle is the angle formed between the direction of air movement as it approaches an airfoil and as it leaves it. And is denoted by ε. Downwash Angle is usually measured using the Radian for Angle. Note that the value of Downwash Angle is always negative.

Formulas to find Downwash Angle in Longitudinal Stability

fxDownwash angleGo

Longitudinal Stability formulas that make use of Downwash Angle

fxAngle of Attack at TailGo

fxAngle of Attack of WingGo

fxAngle of incidence of wingGo

fxAngle of incidence of tailGo

List of variables in Longitudinal Stability formulas

fx Wing Angle of Attack Go

fx Wing Incidence Angle Go

fx Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack Go

fx Tail Incidence Angle Go

FAQ

What is the Downwash Angle?

Downwash Angle is the angle formed between the direction of air movement as it approaches an airfoil and as it leaves it. Downwash Angle is usually measured using the Radian for Angle. Note that the value of Downwash Angle is always negative.

Can the Downwash Angle be negative?

Yes, the Downwash Angle, measured in Angle can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Downwash Angle?

Downwash Angle is usually measured using the Radian[rad] for Angle. Degree[rad], Minute[rad], Second[rad] are the few other units in which Downwash Angle can be measured.

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