CNATRAINST 1542.8J
19 March 2001
OUTLINE OF INSTRUCTION
Lesson Topic 1.9:
Stability
Contact Periods:
2.0 Classroom
Media:
Electronic classroom presentation with slides
Terminal Objective:
Partially supported by this lesson topic:
1.0
Upon completion of this unit of instruction the student
naval aviator will demonstrate knowledge of basic
aerodynamic factors that affect airplane performance.
Enabling Objectives:
Completely supported by this lesson topic:
1.126
Define static stability and dynamic stability.
1.127
Identify the stability conditions of various systems
based on their tendencies and motion.
1.128
Explain the relationship between stability and
maneuverability.
1.129
State what may be done to increase an airplane's
maneuverability.
1.130
Define longitudinal stability and neutral point.
1.131
Explain the contribution of straight wings, wing
sweep, fuselage, horizontal stabilizer, and neutral
1.132
Define directional stability, sideslip angle, and
sideslip relative wind.
1.133
Explain the contribution of straight wings, swept
wings, fuselage, and vertical stabilizer to
directional static stability.
1.134
Define lateral stability.
1.135
Explain the contribution of dihedral and anhedral
wings, wing placement on the vertical axis, swept
wings, and the vertical stabilizer to lateral static
stability.
1.136
Describe directional divergence, spiral divergence,
dutch roll, and phugoid motion.
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