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Which of these is NOT a stability derivative?

  • A.Yawing moment with yaw rate
  • B.Rolling moment with sideslip
  • C.Elevator hinge moment with elevator deflection
  • D.Pitching moment with incidence

Answer: C

The hinge moment derivative is a control-system quantity, describing the load on the elevator itself, and it governs stick force rather than the aeroplane's motion; it appears in stick-free stability and in artificial feel design. The other three differentiate a whole-aeroplane moment with respect to a motion variable and are stability derivatives in the strict sense. Hinge moments matter enormously to how an aeroplane feels, which is why they are studied under a heading of their own.

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