Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack in Longitudinal Stability Formulas

The Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack (AoA) refers to the angle between the chord line of the horizontal stabilizer (including the elevator) and the relative airflow. And is denoted by α_t. Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack is usually measured using the Radian for Angle. Note that the value of Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack is always negative.

Formulas to find Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack in Longitudinal Stability

fxAngle of Attack at TailGo

Longitudinal Stability formulas that make use of Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack

fxAngle of Attack of WingGo

fxAngle of incidence of wingGo

fxDownwash angleGo

fxAngle of incidence of tailGo

List of variables in Longitudinal Stability formulas

fx Wing Angle of Attack Go

fx Wing Incidence Angle Go

fx Downwash Angle Go

fx Tail Incidence Angle Go

FAQ

What is the Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack?

The Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack (AoA) refers to the angle between the chord line of the horizontal stabilizer (including the elevator) and the relative airflow. Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack is usually measured using the Radian for Angle. Note that the value of Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack is always negative.

Can the Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack be negative?

Yes, the Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack, measured in Angle can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack?

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

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