Table 6: Initial pitch trim strategies.

Strategy

I

II

III

 

Principle

Equal Deflection of all control surfaces

Deflection of elevator only

Preferential deflection of inboard surfaces with 7.5° limit

 

 

Deflections

δ1

4.4680°

8.9798°

7.5°

δ2

4.4680°

0.0°

7.5°

δ3

4.4680°

0.0°

7.5°

δ4

4.4680°

0.0°

3.510°

δ5

4.4680°

0.0°

0.0°

Trim drag

Counts

+89

-16

+1

Penalty

+15.6%

-2.8%

+0.2

Total drag

0.00659

0.00553

0.00570