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Old 27th November 2013 | 08:50
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fly4freedom
 
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From: CHINA
When a gust upsets the 'plane, upwards for example, the angle of attack is increased on both the wing and tail. Both will increase in lift assuming airspeed is constant. The longer moment arm of the tail means it has a greater turning moment than the wing

L=Cl*d*square V*A/2
A is the surface of the airfoil.the surface of the wing is much bigger than the horizontal stabilizer.
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