Change in the pitching moment (moment about the aircraft’s lateral axis) due to a change in angle of attack ( α)calculator

The change in pitching moment (Mα​) due to a change in angle of attack ($\alpha$) is an important concept in flight mechanics, particularly in the analysis of an aircraft’s stability and control. It refers to how altering the angle of attack affects the forces around the aircraft’s lateral axis, impacting its pitching motion.

Mα =u0M w

• Mα​ represents the change in pitching moment (moment about the aircraft’s lateral axis) due to a change in angle of attack ($\alpha$) of the aircraft.
• u0​ is the initial airspeed or velocity of the aircraft relative to the air.
• Mw​ represents the change in pitching moment due to the vertical rate of climb (vertical velocity) of the aircraft.