A strategy of the longitudinal control for the tandem wing configuration design

Purpose This paper presents first sight on the longitudinal control strategy for an aircraft in tandem wing configuration. It is aerodynamic strongly coupled configuration that needs a lot of detailed analysis which describes mutual impact main parts aircraft. The purpose this to build numerical model allows make necessary flaps (front and rear) deflection prepare kind Design/methodology/approach Aircrafts’ characteristics were obtained using MGAERO software commercial computing fluid dynamics tool created by Analytical Methods, Inc. uses Euler flow model. Results from used static stability evaluation trim condition analysis. conditions are outcome optimisation process whose goal was find best front rear flap achieve lift drag (L/D) ratio. Findings investigation proposal ensured maximum L/D ratio satisfied condition. Moreover, wings surface characteristic presented. Research limitations/implications In terms computation, inviscid However, research conceptual stage design grantee accurate respect relatively low time computations. Practical implications ultimate conduct flying tests or wind tunnel tests. presented result one milestones goal. Originality/value aerodynamic-coupled interaction between wings. too. Obtaining these results allowed study deflection, obtain satisfy