airyana
17th Sep 2006, 11:47
is centre of pitch another name for centre of pressure or
is it different . . . ?
Pierre Argh
17th Sep 2006, 12:58
Isn't the Centre of Pressure is another name for the cockpit?
theresalwaysone
17th Sep 2006, 13:11
centre of pitch is c of g
centre of pressure is highest point of lift above the wing
I think
Tarq57
18th Sep 2006, 12:12
Centre of pitch is for practical purposes the same as c of g. Centre of pressure (average lift force, located along the longitudinal axis) is usually somewhat aft of this point. The tailplane holds the tail down. This provides stability, at the expense of some increased drag.