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Module 8. Basic aerodynamics

As a subsonic aircraft speeds-up, its Centre of Pressure

  • moves aft.
  • moves forward.
  • is unaffected.

mahir asking:

explanation please?

Community Comments (2)

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dimky Posts: 513 27.06.2014 / 10:01
Assuming that the aircraft is to remain at constant altitude, it must reduce its angle of attack as it speeds-up. This alone
will move the CofP rearwards, in accordance with the sub-sonic angle of attack change theory.
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mahir Posts: 1 27.06.2014 / 13:49
Thanks for your feedback dimky,
appreciated!!

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