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Hinge Moment is the moment acting on a control surface that the pilot must overcome by exerting a force on the control stick. Check FAQs
𝑯𝒆=𝙁𝒍sδsδe
𝑯𝒆 - Hinge Moment?𝙁 - Stick Force?𝒍s - Stick Length?δs - Stick Deflection Angle?δe - Elevator Deflection Angle?

Hinge Moment for given Stick Force Example

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25Edit=23.2558Edit0.215Edit0.5Edit0.1Edit
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Hinge Moment for given Stick Force Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
𝑯𝒆=𝙁𝒍sδsδe
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
𝑯𝒆=23.2558N0.215m0.5rad0.1rad
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
𝑯𝒆=23.25580.2150.50.1
Next Step Evaluate
𝑯𝒆=24.99999575N*m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
𝑯𝒆=25N*m

Hinge Moment for given Stick Force Formula Elements

Variables
Hinge Moment
Hinge Moment is the moment acting on a control surface that the pilot must overcome by exerting a force on the control stick.
Symbol: 𝑯𝒆
Measurement: Moment of ForceUnit: N*m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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.
Stick Length
Stick Length is the length of the control stick (to move the control surface) of an aircraft.
Symbol: 𝒍s
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Stick Deflection Angle
Stick Deflection Angle is the angle made by the control stick (used to move control surface) of an aircraft with the vertical.
Symbol: δs
Measurement: AngleUnit: rad
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Elevator Deflection Angle
The Elevator Deflection Angle is the angle made by the elevator of an aircraft with the horizontal for an applied stick force.
Symbol: δe
Measurement: AngleUnit: rad
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Hinge Moment

​Go Elevator Hinge Moment given Hinge Moment Coefficient
𝑯𝒆=Che0.5ρV2Sece
​Go Hinge Moment for given Gearing Ratio
𝑯𝒆=𝙁𝑮

Other formulas in Stick Forces and Hinge Moments category

​Go Elevator Hinge moment coefficient
Che=𝑯𝒆0.5ρV2Sece
​Go Flight Velocity given Elevator Hinge Moment Coefficient
V=𝑯𝒆Che0.5ρSece
​Go Elevator Area given Hinge Moment Coefficient
Se=𝑯𝒆Che0.5ρV2ce
​Go Elevator Chord Length given Hinge Moment Coefficient
ce=𝑯𝒆Che0.5ρV2Se

How to Evaluate Hinge Moment for given Stick Force?

Hinge Moment for given Stick Force evaluator uses Hinge Moment = Stick Force*Stick Length*Stick Deflection Angle/Elevator Deflection Angle to evaluate the Hinge Moment, Hinge Moment for given Stick Force is a measure of the rotational force that occurs when a stick force is applied to a control stick, influenced by the length of the stick, the deflection angle of the stick, and the elevator deflection angle, and is essential in understanding the dynamics of an aircraft's control systems. Hinge Moment is denoted by 𝑯𝒆 symbol.

How to evaluate Hinge Moment for given Stick Force using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Hinge Moment for given Stick Force, enter Stick Force (𝙁), Stick Length (𝒍s), Stick Deflection Angle s) & Elevator Deflection Angle e) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Hinge Moment for given Stick Force

What is the formula to find Hinge Moment for given Stick Force?
The formula of Hinge Moment for given Stick Force is expressed as Hinge Moment = Stick Force*Stick Length*Stick Deflection Angle/Elevator Deflection Angle. Here is an example- 25.0045 = 23.25581*0.215*0.5/0.1.
How to calculate Hinge Moment for given Stick Force?
With Stick Force (𝙁), Stick Length (𝒍s), Stick Deflection Angle s) & Elevator Deflection Angle e) we can find Hinge Moment for given Stick Force using the formula - Hinge Moment = Stick Force*Stick Length*Stick Deflection Angle/Elevator Deflection Angle.
What are the other ways to Calculate Hinge Moment?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Hinge Moment-
  • Hinge Moment=Hinge Moment Coefficient*0.5*Density*Flight Velocity^2*Elevator Area*Elevator ChordOpenImg
  • Hinge Moment=Stick Force/Gearing RatioOpenImg
Can the Hinge Moment for given Stick Force be negative?
Yes, the Hinge Moment for given Stick Force, measured in Moment of Force can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Hinge Moment for given Stick Force?
Hinge Moment for given Stick Force is usually measured using the Newton Meter[N*m] for Moment of Force. Kilonewton Meter[N*m], Millinewton Meter[N*m], Micronewton Meter[N*m] are the few other units in which Hinge Moment for given Stick Force can be measured.
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