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Contributions to the dihedral effect.

SourceContributionDepends on
Geometric dihedralStabilisingThe dihedral angle
Wing sweepStabilisingSweep angle and lift coefficient
High wing positionStabilisingFuselage interference
AnhedralDestabilisingThe anhedral angle

Which contribution varies with the aeroplane's speed?

  • A.Wing sweep, through the lift coefficient
  • B.Geometric dihedral
  • C.The high wing position
  • D.Anhedral

Answer: A

The sweep contribution depends on the difference in lift between the two wings, which grows as the whole wing works harder. A swept wing aeroplane therefore feels much more strongly stable in roll on the approach than in cruise.

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