Determine required static margin if lift curve slope is 6.5 per rad and pitching moment coefficient slope as -0.58 per rad.

Determine required static margin if lift curve slope is 6.5 per rad and pitching moment coefficient slope as -0.58 per rad. Correct Answer 8.9%

Static Margin = – (moment coefficient slope/lift curve slope) = -(-0.58/6.5) = 0.089 = 0.089*100% = 8.9%.

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