The “Surface Area of Elevator” in aircraft design refers to the total surface area of the elevator control surface on the tail of an aircraft. The elevator is a movable surface used to control the aircraft’s pitch, helping it climb or descend.
To calculate the surface area of the elevator, you can use the following formula:
- Elevator Length: This is the distance along the longitudinal axis of the aircraft from the leading edge to the trailing edge of the elevator.
- Elevator Width: This is the width of the elevator, measured perpendicular to its length.