Flight Support Lecture Guide

Stability

T-45A/C TS, E2-C2, ADV & IUT Aero-04

FLIGHT SUPPORT LECTURE GUIDE

COURSE/STAGE: TS, E2-C2, ADV & IUT / Aerodynamics

LESSON TITLE: Stability

LESSON IDENTIFIER: T-45A/C TS, E2-C2, ADV & IUT Aero-04

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: Classroom

ALLOTTED LESSON TIME: 0.5 hr

TRAINING AIDS:

T-45 Scale Model

Figures

Fig 1: Fully Powered Control System

Fig 2: Coefficient of Lift Curve, Straight vs Swept Wing

Fig 3: Aspect Ratio

Fig 4: Swept Wing (Tip Stall)

Fig 5: Center of Gravity Travel

Fig 6: Landing Gear Door Effect on Directional Stability

Fig 7: Spiral Divergence

Fig 8: Crosswind Handling

STUDY RESOURCES:

T-45A NATOPS Flight Manual, A1-T45AB-NFM-000

T-45C NATOPS Flight Manual, A1-T45AC-NFM-000

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