Vertical Tail Angle of Attack Calculator

✖Sidewash Angle is caused by the flow field distortion due to the wings and fuselage. It is analogous to the downwash angle for the horizontal tailplane.ⓘ Sidewash Angle [σ]			+10% -10%
✖The Sideslip Angle, also called the angle of sideslip, is a term used in fluid dynamics and aerodynamics, and aviation which relates to the rotation of the aircraft centerline from the relative wind.ⓘ Sideslip Angle [β]			+10% -10%

✖Vertical Tail Angle of Attack is the angle of attack experienced by the vertical tailplane of an aircraft.ⓘ Vertical Tail Angle of Attack [α_v]

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Vertical Tail Angle of Attack Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Vertical Tail Angle of Attack = Sidewash Angle+Sideslip Angle
α_v = σ+β
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Vertical Tail Angle of Attack - (Measured in Radian) - Vertical Tail Angle of Attack is the angle of attack experienced by the vertical tailplane of an aircraft.
Sidewash Angle - (Measured in Radian) - Sidewash Angle is caused by the flow field distortion due to the wings and fuselage. It is analogous to the downwash angle for the horizontal tailplane.
Sideslip Angle - (Measured in Radian) - The Sideslip Angle, also called the angle of sideslip, is a term used in fluid dynamics and aerodynamics, and aviation which relates to the rotation of the aircraft centerline from the relative wind.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Sidewash Angle: 0.067 Radian --> 0.067 Radian No Conversion Required
Sideslip Angle: 0.05 Radian --> 0.05 Radian No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

α_v = σ+β --> 0.067+0.05

Evaluating ... ...

α_v = 0.117

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.117 Radian --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.117 Radian <-- Vertical Tail Angle of Attack

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Vertical Tail Angle of Attack for given Vertical Tail Side Force

LaTeX Go Vertical Tail Angle of Attack = -(Vertical Tail Side Force/(Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope*Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure*Vertical Tail Area))

Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope

LaTeX Go Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope = -(Vertical Tail Side Force/(Vertical Tail Angle of Attack*Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure*Vertical Tail Area))

Vertical Tail Side Force

LaTeX Go Vertical Tail Side Force = -Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope*Vertical Tail Angle of Attack*Vertical Tail Area*Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure

Vertical Tail Angle of Attack

LaTeX Go Vertical Tail Angle of Attack = Sidewash Angle+Sideslip Angle

Vertical Tail Angle of Attack Formula

LaTeX Go

Vertical Tail Angle of Attack = Sidewash Angle+Sideslip Angle
α_v = σ+β

Why do planes land at an angle?

Crab angle is removed before the touchdown to reduce the side loads on the airplane's landing gear. The aircraft approaches the runway on a steady sideslip, maintains the sideslip during the flare, and touch down.

How to Calculate Vertical Tail Angle of Attack?

Vertical Tail Angle of Attack calculator uses Vertical Tail Angle of Attack = Sidewash Angle+Sideslip Angle to calculate the Vertical Tail Angle of Attack, Vertical Tail Angle of Attack is a measure of the angle between the vertical tail's aerodynamic force and the aircraft's flight path, calculated by adding the sidewash angle and sideslip angle, providing a crucial parameter to understand the aircraft's stability and controllability during flight. Vertical Tail Angle of Attack is denoted by α_v symbol.

How to calculate Vertical Tail Angle of Attack using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Vertical Tail Angle of Attack, enter Sidewash Angle (σ) & Sideslip Angle (β) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Vertical Tail Angle of Attack calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.117 = 0.067+0.05.

FAQ

What is Vertical Tail Angle of Attack?

Vertical Tail Angle of Attack is a measure of the angle between the vertical tail's aerodynamic force and the aircraft's flight path, calculated by adding the sidewash angle and sideslip angle, providing a crucial parameter to understand the aircraft's stability and controllability during flight and is represented as α_v = σ+β or Vertical Tail Angle of Attack = Sidewash Angle+Sideslip Angle. Sidewash Angle is caused by the flow field distortion due to the wings and fuselage. It is analogous to the downwash angle for the horizontal tailplane & The Sideslip Angle, also called the angle of sideslip, is a term used in fluid dynamics and aerodynamics, and aviation which relates to the rotation of the aircraft centerline from the relative wind.

How to calculate Vertical Tail Angle of Attack?

Vertical Tail Angle of Attack is a measure of the angle between the vertical tail's aerodynamic force and the aircraft's flight path, calculated by adding the sidewash angle and sideslip angle, providing a crucial parameter to understand the aircraft's stability and controllability during flight is calculated using Vertical Tail Angle of Attack = Sidewash Angle+Sideslip Angle. To calculate Vertical Tail Angle of Attack, you need Sidewash Angle (σ) & Sideslip Angle (β). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Sidewash Angle & Sideslip Angle 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 Vertical Tail Angle of Attack?

In this formula, Vertical Tail Angle of Attack uses Sidewash Angle & Sideslip Angle. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Vertical Tail Angle of Attack = -(Vertical Tail Side Force/(Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope*Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure*Vertical Tail Area))

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