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Elevator Chord is the chord length of an elevator measured from its hinge line to trailing edge. Check FAQs
ce=𝙁𝑮Che0.5ρV2Se
ce - Elevator Chord?𝙁 - Stick Force?𝑮 - Gearing Ratio?Che - Hinge Moment Coefficient?ρ - Density?V - Flight Velocity?Se - Elevator Area?

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0.5997Edit=23.2558Edit0.9302Edit0.7704Edit0.51.225Edit60Edit20.0245Edit
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Elevator Chord Length given Stick Force Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ce=𝙁𝑮Che0.5ρV2Se
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ce=23.2558N0.9302m⁻¹0.77040.51.225kg/m³60m/s20.0245
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ce=23.25580.93020.77040.51.2256020.0245
Next Step Evaluate
ce=0.599741331316541m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ce=0.5997m

Elevator Chord Length given Stick Force Formula Elements

Variables
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.
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 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.

Other Formulas to find Elevator Chord

​Go Elevator Chord Length given Hinge Moment Coefficient
ce=𝑯𝒆Che0.5ρV2Se

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 Chord Length given Stick Force?

Elevator Chord Length given Stick Force evaluator uses Elevator Chord = Stick Force/(Gearing Ratio*Hinge Moment Coefficient*0.5*Density*Flight Velocity^2*Elevator Area) to evaluate the Elevator Chord, Elevator Chord Length given Stick Force is a measure of the length of an elevator chord in an aircraft, calculated by considering the stick force, gearing ratio, hinge moment coefficient, air density, velocity and elevator area, providing a critical parameter for aircraft design and stability analysis. Elevator Chord is denoted by ce symbol.

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

FAQs on Elevator Chord Length given Stick Force

What is the formula to find Elevator Chord Length given Stick Force?
The formula of Elevator Chord Length given Stick Force is expressed as Elevator Chord = Stick Force/(Gearing Ratio*Hinge Moment Coefficient*0.5*Density*Flight Velocity^2*Elevator Area). Here is an example- 0.60002 = 23.25581/(0.930233*0.770358*0.5*1.225*60^2*0.02454).
How to calculate Elevator Chord Length given Stick Force?
With Stick Force (𝙁), Gearing Ratio (𝑮), Hinge Moment Coefficient (Che), Density (ρ), Flight Velocity (V) & Elevator Area (Se) we can find Elevator Chord Length given Stick Force using the formula - Elevator Chord = Stick Force/(Gearing Ratio*Hinge Moment Coefficient*0.5*Density*Flight Velocity^2*Elevator Area).
What are the other ways to Calculate Elevator Chord?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Elevator Chord-
  • Elevator Chord=Hinge Moment/(Hinge Moment Coefficient*0.5*Density*Flight Velocity^2*Elevator Area)OpenImg
Can the Elevator Chord Length given Stick Force be negative?
No, the Elevator Chord Length given Stick Force, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Elevator Chord Length given Stick Force?
Elevator Chord Length given Stick Force is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Elevator Chord Length given Stick Force can be measured.
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