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Rapid oscillations of control surface due to application of the air loads is termed as __________(a) control surface flutter(b) control surface span(c) control surface trim(d) control surface effectivenessI have been asked this question in an interview.Enquiry is from Control-Surface Sizing topic in portion Initial Sizing of Aircraft Design

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Right ANSWER is (a) control SURFACE flutter

The best explanation: RAPID oscillation of control surface is CALLED control surface flutter. This rapid oscillation can tear off the surface or wing/tail itself. This will induces excessive vibration as well. Effectiveness of control surface is measure of how EFFECTIVELY we can control the aircraft.



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