Flap Effectiveness Parameter in Static Stability and Control Formulas

The Flap Effectiveness Parameter is a measure of how much flaps improve an aircraft’s aerodynamic performance. And is denoted by τ.

Formulas to find Flap Effectiveness Parameter in Static Stability and Control

fxAileron Control Effectiveness given Aileron DeflectionGo

fxAileron Deflection given Aileron Lift CoefficientGo

fxRoll Control PowerGo

fxAileron Section Lift Coefficient given Control EffectivenessGo

fxDeflection Angle given Lift CoefficientGo

fxLift Coefficient Slope Roll ControlGo

fx Lift Coefficient Roll Control Go

fx Lift Coefficient Slope Roll Control Go

fx Deflection of Aileron Go

What is the Flap Effectiveness Parameter?

The Flap Effectiveness Parameter is a measure of how much flaps improve an aircraft’s aerodynamic performance.

Can the Flap Effectiveness Parameter be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Flap Effectiveness Parameter, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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