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The aerodynamic forces of the airplane's wing produce lift but also produce a moment that tends to pitch the aircraft nose down. This can be corrected by designing the Wing such that the Center of Lift is forward of the Center of Gravity.
The Tail acts as a small wing that allows the pilot to control the pitch of the aircraft through the various flight regimes. The Horizontal Tail is a wing that also produces lift. On many a/c, this lift actually acts DOWN so that it counters the Nose down pitch induced by the a/c Wings.
T-Tails are horizontal control surfaces that are mounted on the top of the Rudder of the a/c. This design places the tail surface out of the turbulent flow that sheads off the a/c fuselage and propellor. The disadvantage is that during height angle of attack, such as landing, the flow off the wings can suddenly wash over the tail surface and kill its effect.
This is a serious problem. The old Fokker Dr.1 Triplane had 3 main wings and the tail was a large triangular surface. During landing the entire tail surface would stall and the pilot would loose complete control effects of the tail.
Most large commericial a/c have the ability to trim the tail to balance out the pitch of the a/c. This is done by adjusting the angle of attack of the horizontal tail surface---the whole tail moves.
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How do birds use their tails in flight?
Birds use their tails for steering, stabilizing, and controlling their speed during flight. By adjusting the angle of their tail feathers, birds can change direction quickly and maintain balance while in the air. Tail movements also help birds navigate through complex aerial maneuvers.
What bird holds its tail straight up?
Several birds do this, one of which is the wren.
Can a female cardinal fly without tail feathers?
I dont know about the female but a Male Cardnial appeared at my feeder today with out any tail feathers and I watchd him fly to a tree branch. My question would be why did this bird not have any tail ferthers?
What is a group of birds?
A flock
What is a stiff hard feather called?
A stiff hard feather is called a quill. These feathers are located on the wings and tail of birds, providing structure and support for flight. Quills are used in writing instruments such as pens.
How does a birds tail help it fly?
the tail has flight feathers and the flight feathers help a bird to fly.
What grows in the wings and the tail of a bird?
flight feathers
What is the function of birds tail?
the function of a tail is to lift its body and to increase the speed of flight
What are the fifth appandage in birds?
the tail of birds is really useful during their flight and hence is the 5th limb
How have birds' tails adapted for flight?
A birds tail swerves its body left and right. It also has drag.
How do birds use their tails in flight?
Birds use their tails for steering, stabilizing, and controlling their speed during flight. By adjusting the angle of their tail feathers, birds can change direction quickly and maintain balance while in the air. Tail movements also help birds navigate through complex aerial maneuvers.
How does a birds hallow bones affect flight?
It helps them be light enough to fly
Why are birds bones hollow and how does it affect their flight?
it doesn't the lighter their wings are the easier they can fly
What will happen to a bird without his tail feathers?
It may affect his steering in flight, but they will grow back.
If birds bones are hollow how does this affect their flight?
there is more space between the bones so they can fly
What bird holds its tail straight up?
Several birds do this, one of which is the wren.
Does the tail of kite affect its flight?
Yes - the tail adds stability. Without it - the kite would just spin. The tail makes the bottom of the kite slightly heavier so it flies vertically.
