How can we say that the aircraft has initial tendency to return to its original equilibrium position after being disturbed?

If lift is same as weight always

If thrust loading is always unity

If aircraft generates some restoring force or/and moment without any external help

If restoring force is not generated to oppose the disturbance

Correct Answer : If aircraft generates some restoring force or/and moment without any external help

Explanation : If some disturbance is given to the aircraft and aircraft has initial tendency to generate some restoring force or/and moments without any external means then, we say that the aircraft has initial tendency to return to its original equilibrium position after being disturbed. Hence, it has static stability.

Recently Updated in Aircraft Design Questions

Which of the following is not the type of aircraft dynamic mode?

Phugoid

Flap

Dutch roll

Lateral mode

Correct Answer : Option (B) : Flap

Explanation : Flap is a high lift device. Flap is used to increase lift produced by the wing. Flaps are used to increase camber and overall surface area of the wing. This results in increased lift. Dutch roll, phugoid, lateral mode etc. are typical aircraft dynamic modes.

Which of the following is an example of longitudinal mode?

Dutch

Lateral

Phugoid

Aileron

Correct Answer : Option (C) : Phugoid

Explanation : Phugoid mode is an example of longitudinal mode. Dutch and lateral mode are not example of longitudinal mode. Aileron is known as primary control surface. Aileron is used to control the aircraft rolling moment.

Find critical damping coefficient if damping ratio is 0.5 and damping coefficient is 1.1.

2.2

4.1

4.9

5.2

Correct Answer : Option (A) : 2.2

Explanation : Critical damping coefficient damping coefficient/ damping ratio 1.1/0.5 = 2.2.