Elevator Stick Force given Hinge Moment Coefficient Calculator

✖Gearing Ratio is a measure of the mechanical advantage provided by the control system of an aircraft.ⓘ Gearing Ratio [𝑮]			+10% -10%
✖Hinge Moment Coefficient is the coefficient associated with the hinge moment of the control surface of an aircraft.ⓘ Hinge Moment Coefficient [Ch_e]			+10% -10%
✖Density of flow refers to the mass per unit volume of a fluid through which aircraft is moving.ⓘ Density [ρ]			+10% -10%
✖Flight Velocity refers to the speed at which an aircraft moves through the air.ⓘ Flight Velocity [V]			+10% -10%
✖Elevator Chord is the chord length of an elevator measured from its hinge line to trailing edge.ⓘ Elevator Chord [c_e]			+10% -10%
✖The Elevator Area is the area of the control surface responsible for providing pitching motion to an aircraft.ⓘ Elevator Area [S_e]			+10% -10%

✖Stick Force is the force exerted on the control column by the pilot of an airplane in flight.ⓘ Elevator Stick Force given Hinge Moment Coefficient [𝙁]

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Elevator Stick Force given Hinge Moment Coefficient Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Stick Force = Gearing Ratio*Hinge Moment Coefficient*0.5*Density*Flight Velocity^2*Elevator Chord*Elevator Area
𝙁 = 𝑮*Ch_e*0.5*ρ*V^2*c_e*S_e
This formula uses 7 Variables

Variables Used

Stick Force - (Measured in Newton) - Stick Force is the force exerted on the control column by the pilot of an airplane in flight.
Gearing Ratio - (Measured in 1 per Meter) - Gearing Ratio is a measure of the mechanical advantage provided by the control system of an aircraft.
Hinge Moment Coefficient - Hinge Moment Coefficient is the coefficient associated with the hinge moment of the control surface of an aircraft.
Density - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - Density of flow refers to the mass per unit volume of a fluid through which aircraft is moving.
Flight Velocity - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Flight Velocity refers to the speed at which an aircraft moves through the air.
Elevator Chord - (Measured in Meter) - Elevator Chord is the chord length of an elevator measured from its hinge line to trailing edge.
Elevator Area - (Measured in Square Meter) - The Elevator Area is the area of the control surface responsible for providing pitching motion to an aircraft.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Gearing Ratio: 0.930233 1 per Meter --> 0.930233 1 per Meter No Conversion Required
Hinge Moment Coefficient: 0.770358 --> No Conversion Required
Density: 1.225 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> 1.225 Kilogram per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required
Flight Velocity: 60 Meter per Second --> 60 Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Elevator Chord: 0.6 Meter --> 0.6 Meter No Conversion Required
Elevator Area: 0.02454 Square Meter --> 0.02454 Square Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

𝙁 = 𝑮*Ch_e*0.5*ρ*V^2*c_e*S_e --> 0.930233*0.770358*0.5*1.225*60^2*0.6*0.02454

Evaluating ... ...

𝙁 = 23.265840240441

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

23.265840240441 Newton --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

23.265840240441 ≈ 23.26584 Newton <-- Stick Force

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Flight Velocity given Elevator Hinge Moment Coefficient

LaTeX Go Flight Velocity = sqrt(Hinge Moment/(Hinge Moment Coefficient*0.5*Density*Elevator Area*Elevator Chord))

Elevator Area given Hinge Moment Coefficient

LaTeX Go Elevator Area = Hinge Moment/(Hinge Moment Coefficient*0.5*Density*Flight Velocity^2*Elevator Chord)

Elevator Hinge moment coefficient

LaTeX Go Hinge Moment Coefficient = Hinge Moment/(0.5*Density*Flight Velocity^2*Elevator Area*Elevator Chord)

Elevator Hinge Moment given Hinge Moment Coefficient

LaTeX Go Hinge Moment = Hinge Moment Coefficient*0.5*Density*Flight Velocity^2*Elevator Area*Elevator Chord

Elevator Stick Force given Hinge Moment Coefficient Formula

LaTeX Go

Stick Force = Gearing Ratio*Hinge Moment Coefficient*0.5*Density*Flight Velocity^2*Elevator Chord*Elevator Area
𝙁 = 𝑮*Ch_e*0.5*ρ*V^2*c_e*S_e

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How to Calculate Elevator Stick Force given Hinge Moment Coefficient?

Elevator Stick Force given Hinge Moment Coefficient calculator uses Stick Force = Gearing Ratio*Hinge Moment Coefficient*0.5*Density*Flight Velocity^2*Elevator Chord*Elevator Area to calculate the Stick Force, Elevator Stick Force given Hinge Moment Coefficient is a calculation that determines the stick force required to control an elevator's longitudinal motion, taking into account the gearing ratio, hinge moment coefficient, density, velocity, chord, and area of the elevator, this formula is essential in aircraft design to ensure proper control and stability of the elevator, a critical flight control surface. Stick Force is denoted by 𝙁 symbol.

How to calculate Elevator Stick Force given Hinge Moment Coefficient using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Elevator Stick Force given Hinge Moment Coefficient, enter Gearing Ratio (𝑮), Hinge Moment Coefficient (Ch_e), Density (ρ), Flight Velocity (V), Elevator Chord (c_e) & Elevator Area (S_e) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Elevator Stick Force given Hinge Moment Coefficient calculation can be explained with given input values -> 23.25503 = 0.930233*0.770358*0.5*1.225*60^2*0.6*0.02454.

FAQ

What is Elevator Stick Force given Hinge Moment Coefficient?

Elevator Stick Force given Hinge Moment Coefficient is a calculation that determines the stick force required to control an elevator's longitudinal motion, taking into account the gearing ratio, hinge moment coefficient, density, velocity, chord, and area of the elevator, this formula is essential in aircraft design to ensure proper control and stability of the elevator, a critical flight control surface and is represented as 𝙁 = 𝑮*Ch_e*0.5*ρ*V^2*c_e*S_e or Stick Force = Gearing Ratio*Hinge Moment Coefficient*0.5*Density*Flight Velocity^2*Elevator Chord*Elevator Area. Gearing Ratio is a measure of the mechanical advantage provided by the control system of an aircraft, Hinge Moment Coefficient is the coefficient associated with the hinge moment of the control surface of an aircraft, Density of flow refers to the mass per unit volume of a fluid through which aircraft is moving, Flight Velocity refers to the speed at which an aircraft moves through the air, Elevator Chord is the chord length of an elevator measured from its hinge line to trailing edge & The Elevator Area is the area of the control surface responsible for providing pitching motion to an aircraft.

How to calculate Elevator Stick Force given Hinge Moment Coefficient?

Elevator Stick Force given Hinge Moment Coefficient is a calculation that determines the stick force required to control an elevator's longitudinal motion, taking into account the gearing ratio, hinge moment coefficient, density, velocity, chord, and area of the elevator, this formula is essential in aircraft design to ensure proper control and stability of the elevator, a critical flight control surface is calculated using Stick Force = Gearing Ratio*Hinge Moment Coefficient*0.5*Density*Flight Velocity^2*Elevator Chord*Elevator Area. To calculate Elevator Stick Force given Hinge Moment Coefficient, you need Gearing Ratio (𝑮), Hinge Moment Coefficient (Ch_e), Density (ρ), Flight Velocity (V), Elevator Chord (c_e) & Elevator Area (S_e). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Gearing Ratio, Hinge Moment Coefficient, Density, Flight Velocity, Elevator Chord & Elevator Area and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Stick Force?

In this formula, Stick Force uses Gearing Ratio, Hinge Moment Coefficient, Density, Flight Velocity, Elevator Chord & Elevator Area. We can use 2 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Stick Force = Elevator Deflection Angle*Hinge Moment/(Stick Length*Stick Deflection Angle)
Stick Force = Gearing Ratio*Hinge Moment

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