Roll Rate in Static Stability and Control Formulas

Roll Rate refers to the rate at which an aircraft rotates around its longitudinal axis, causing it to tilt or bank to one side. And is denoted by p. Roll Rate is usually measured using the Radian per Square Second for Angular Acceleration. Note that the value of Roll Rate is always negative.

Static Stability and Control formulas that make use of Roll Rate

fxLift given Roll RateGo

fxLift Coefficient with respect to Roll RateGo

FAQ

What is the Roll Rate?

Roll Rate refers to the rate at which an aircraft rotates around its longitudinal axis, causing it to tilt or bank to one side. Roll Rate is usually measured using the Radian per Square Second for Angular Acceleration. Note that the value of Roll Rate is always negative.

Can the Roll Rate be negative?

Yes, the Roll Rate, measured in Angular Acceleration can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Roll Rate?

Roll Rate is usually measured using the Radian per Square Second[rad/s²] for Angular Acceleration. Radian per Square Minute[rad/s²], Revolution per Square Second[rad/s²], Revolution per Square Minute[rad/s²] are the few other units in which Roll Rate can be measured.

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