In a twin engine jet aeroplane (engines mounted below the low wings) the thrust is suddenly increased. Which elevator deflection will be required to maintain the pitching moment zero ?

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ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license - Principles of Flight - In a twin engine jet aeroplane (engines mounted below the low wings) the thrust is suddenly increased. Which elevator deflection will be required to maintain the pitching moment zero ?

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It depends on the position of the centre of gravity.

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No elevator movement will required because the thrust line of the engines remains unchanged.

ATPL: In a twin engine jet aeroplane (engines mounted below the low wings) the thrust is suddenly increased. Which elevator deflection will be required to maintain the pitching moment zero ?

Domanda 293, Principles of Flight - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license