Stability
What is stability?
The tendency of an aircraft to remain in or return to straight and level flight.
Which axis runs from nose to tail?
Longitudinal axis
What type of stability describes the initial reaction after disturbance?
Static stability
What movement happens around the longitudinal axis?
Roll
Dynamic stability
What type describes long-term behaviour after disturbance?
Which control surface controls pitch?
Elevator
Aircraft returns to original position without input—what type?
Positive stability
Which axis controls yaw?
Vertical axis
Negative stability
Aircraft keeps moving further away after disturbance
Match all three: Roll, Pitch, Yaw → axes?
Explain how all three axes work together to keep an aircraft stable.