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The Elevator Area is the area of the control surface responsible for providing pitching motion to an aircraft. Check FAQs
Se=𝙁𝑮Che0.5ρV2ce
Se - Elevator Area?𝙁 - Stick Force?𝑮 - Gearing Ratio?Che - Hinge Moment Coefficient?ρ - Density?V - Flight Velocity?ce - Elevator Chord?

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0.0245Edit=23.2558Edit0.9302Edit0.7704Edit0.51.225Edit60Edit20.6Edit
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Elevator Area given Stick Force Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Elevator Area given Stick Force?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Se=𝙁𝑮Che0.5ρV2ce
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Se=23.2558N0.9302m⁻¹0.77040.51.225kg/m³60m/s20.6m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Se=23.25580.93020.77040.51.2256020.6
Next Step Evaluate
Se=0.0245294204508465
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Se=0.0245

Elevator Area given Stick Force Formula Elements

Variables
Elevator Area
The Elevator Area is the area of the control surface responsible for providing pitching motion to an aircraft.
Symbol: Se
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Stick Force
Stick Force is the force exerted on the control column by the pilot of an airplane in flight.
Symbol: 𝙁
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gearing Ratio
Gearing Ratio is a measure of the mechanical advantage provided by the control system of an aircraft.
Symbol: 𝑮
Measurement: Reciprocal LengthUnit: m⁻¹
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Hinge Moment Coefficient
Hinge Moment Coefficient is the coefficient associated with the hinge moment of the control surface of an aircraft.
Symbol: Che
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Density
Density of flow refers to the mass per unit volume of a fluid through which aircraft is moving.
Symbol: ρ
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Flight Velocity
Flight Velocity refers to the speed at which an aircraft moves through the air.
Symbol: V
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Elevator Chord
Elevator Chord is the chord length of an elevator measured from its hinge line to trailing edge.
Symbol: ce
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Elevator Area

​Go Elevator Area given Hinge Moment Coefficient
Se=𝑯𝒆Che0.5ρV2ce

Other formulas in Stick Forces and Hinge Moments category

​Go Elevator Hinge moment coefficient
Che=𝑯𝒆0.5ρV2Sece
​Go Elevator Hinge Moment given Hinge Moment Coefficient
𝑯𝒆=Che0.5ρV2Sece

How to Evaluate Elevator Area given Stick Force?

Elevator Area given Stick Force evaluator uses Elevator Area = Stick Force/(Gearing Ratio*Hinge Moment Coefficient*0.5*Density*Flight Velocity^2*Elevator Chord) to evaluate the Elevator Area, Elevator Area given Stick Force is a measure of the elevator's surface area required to produce a desired stick force, taking into account the gearing ratio, hinge moment, air density, velocity and elevator chord length, ensuring optimal aircraft control and stability. Elevator Area is denoted by Se symbol.

How to evaluate Elevator Area given Stick Force using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Elevator Area given Stick Force, enter Stick Force (𝙁), Gearing Ratio (𝑮), Hinge Moment Coefficient (Che), Density (ρ), Flight Velocity (V) & Elevator Chord (ce) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Elevator Area given Stick Force

What is the formula to find Elevator Area given Stick Force?
The formula of Elevator Area given Stick Force is expressed as Elevator Area = Stick Force/(Gearing Ratio*Hinge Moment Coefficient*0.5*Density*Flight Velocity^2*Elevator Chord). Here is an example- 0.024541 = 23.25581/(0.930233*0.770358*0.5*1.225*60^2*0.6).
How to calculate Elevator Area given Stick Force?
With Stick Force (𝙁), Gearing Ratio (𝑮), Hinge Moment Coefficient (Che), Density (ρ), Flight Velocity (V) & Elevator Chord (ce) we can find Elevator Area given Stick Force using the formula - Elevator Area = Stick Force/(Gearing Ratio*Hinge Moment Coefficient*0.5*Density*Flight Velocity^2*Elevator Chord).
What are the other ways to Calculate Elevator Area?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Elevator Area-
  • Elevator Area=Hinge Moment/(Hinge Moment Coefficient*0.5*Density*Flight Velocity^2*Elevator Chord)OpenImg
Can the Elevator Area given Stick Force be negative?
No, the Elevator Area given Stick Force, measured in Area cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Elevator Area given Stick Force?
Elevator Area given Stick Force is usually measured using the Square Meter[m²] for Area. Square Kilometer[m²], Square Centimeter[m²], Square Millimeter[m²] are the few other units in which Elevator Area given Stick Force can be measured.
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