Wing Incidence Angle in Longitudinal Stability Formulas

The Wing Incidence Angle refers to the angle between the chord line of the wing and the longitudinal axis (or fuselage reference line) of the aircraft. And is denoted by 𝒊_w. Wing Incidence Angle is usually measured using the Radian for Angle. Note that the value of Wing Incidence Angle is always negative.

Formulas to find Wing Incidence Angle in Longitudinal Stability

fxAngle of incidence of wingGo

Longitudinal Stability formulas that make use of Wing Incidence Angle

fxAngle of Attack at TailGo

fxAngle of Attack of WingGo

fxDownwash angleGo

fxAngle of incidence of tailGo

List of variables in Longitudinal Stability formulas

fx Wing Angle of Attack Go

fx Horizontal Tail Angle of Attack Go

fx Downwash Angle Go

fx Tail Incidence Angle Go

FAQ

What is the Wing Incidence Angle?

The Wing Incidence Angle refers to the angle between the chord line of the wing and the longitudinal axis (or fuselage reference line) of the aircraft. Wing Incidence Angle is usually measured using the Radian for Angle. Note that the value of Wing Incidence Angle is always negative.

Can the Wing Incidence Angle be negative?

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

What unit is used to measure Wing Incidence Angle?

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

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