[Ref. Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, FAA-H-8083-25B Page 5-17]
Lateral Stability (Rolling)
– about longitudinal axis
– restore to its original flight attitude.
4 main design factors of lateral stability :
- Dihedral
- Sweepback (Lateral stability > Directional stability)
- Wing location
- Weight distribution （keel effect )
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