Calculation of the Static Longitudinal Stability of Multi-Engine Tractor-Propeller-Driven Monoplanes

Author: Amster, Warren

Year: 1947

Degree: Master's thesis

Advisor: Unknown, Unknown

Committee Member: Unknown, Unknown

Option: Aeronautics

DOI: 10.7907/P9X7-WM80

Abstract

This report has three main purposes:

1. To establish an engineering computation procedure for predicting CM(c.g.) as a function of CL for a multi-engine monoplane of conventional configuration with tractor propellers mounted on and forward of the wing.

2. To recommend aircraft configurations which will minimize the destabilizing effect of power.

3. To provide a physical explanation for the effect of power on stability.

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