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Glider with span of 2m is flying at 10000ft. If aspect ratio of tail is 10 then, determine reference area of the tail.(a) 0.4m^2(b) 0.4(c) 0.8(d) 0.8m^2The question was posed to me during an internship interview.My doubt is from Tail Geometry and Arrangement topic in section Airfoil and Geometry Selection of Aircraft Design |
Answer» RIGHT option is (a) 0.4m^2 The explanation is: Aspect RATIO of TAIL = SPAN square / AREA of tail 10 = 2*2 / area Area = 4/10 = 0.4m^2. |
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