Class ElevatorControlSurface
Primary pitch control surface that deflects to generate pitching moment around the lateral axis. Elevators are typically mounted on the horizontal tail or stabilizer.
Inheritance
ElevatorControlSurface
Inherited Members
Namespace: NWH.Aerodynamics.AircraftController.ControlSurfaces
Assembly: NWH.Aerodynamics.dll
Syntax
[Serializable]
public class ElevatorControlSurface : ControlSurfaceRemarks
Deflecting the elevator up (negative) creates downforce on the tail, pitching the nose up. Deflecting down (positive) creates upforce, pitching the nose down. Elevator effectiveness depends on airspeed and tail moment arm. At low speeds near stall, elevator authority is significantly reduced. Trim adjustments help maintain desired pitch without constant input.
Methods
| Edit this page View SourceFixedUpdate()
Declaration
public override void FixedUpdate()