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Questions about the tail part of an aircraft, also called the empennage.
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What is the 'end plate' effect?
When talking about T-tail configuration, I don't understand the statement that, "The vertical tail can be shorter due to the end plate effect of the horizontal tail." … What exactly is the endplate effect and how does it affect the aerodynamic characteristics of the tail? …
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Is there a difference in stability between a tail downforce (cg ahead of ac) and a tail upfo...
So from what I understand, having a -
1.cg ahead of the neutral point(ac) with a tail downforce
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2.cg behind ac with a tail upforce
are both stable configurations. … Will the first configuration be more stable due to less lift at the tail?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of both these configuration? …
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Why does operating the rudders in the engine slipstream offer improved rudder authority at l...
The above question is usually presented as an advantage for H-tail configurations. How does it help? …
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Why are cambered airfoils used for horizontal stabilizers in some designs?
From what I know, usually NACA9/12 or similar symmetrical airfoils are used for the tail.
Still some aircrafts use highly cambered airfoils for elevators. …
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