horizontal stab span
 

what difference does a larger , in span, horizontal stab make?


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RE: horizontal stab span
 

for same area,

longer span means more bending loads at the center, must be stronger
higher aspect ratio means more lift per degree angle of attack
more roll resistance

RE: horizontal stab span
 

THAT makes alot of sense, that mabey explains why the dauntless has a large
stab for lift in the dive?

RE: horizontal stab span
 

A lot of the aircraft of that time from a few makers tended to have short fuselage lengths with larger stabs. Others had longer fuselages and smaller tails. It's all about the tail volume coefficient that is needed for stability. Short fuselage tail length needs larger stabilizer and vice versa.

RE: horizontal stab span
 

Changing a Sea Dancer from a T-tail to a V-tail. What should be the v angle be set at and how much longer should each side be. I am also adding tip floats and flaps. [email protected] Thanks Gary