Tail Incidence Angle in Longitudinal Stability Formulas

Tail Incidence Angle is the angle between the reference chord of the horizontal tail and the fuselage reference line. And is denoted by 𝒊_t. Tail Incidence Angle is usually measured using the Radian for Angle. Note that the value of Tail Incidence Angle is always negative.

Formulas to find Tail Incidence Angle in Longitudinal Stability

fxAngle of incidence of tailGo

Longitudinal Stability formulas that make use of Tail Incidence Angle

fxAngle of Attack at TailGo

fxAngle of Attack of WingGo

fxAngle of incidence of wingGo

fxDownwash angleGo

List of variables in Longitudinal Stability formulas

fx Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack Go

fx Wing Angle of Attack Go

fx Wing Incidence Angle Go

fx Downwash Angle Go

FAQ

What is the Tail Incidence Angle?

Tail Incidence Angle is the angle between the reference chord of the horizontal tail and the fuselage reference line. Tail Incidence Angle is usually measured using the Radian for Angle. Note that the value of Tail Incidence Angle is always negative.

Can the Tail Incidence Angle be negative?

Yes, the Tail Incidence Angle, measured in Angle can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Tail Incidence Angle?

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

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