Flaperons are control surfaces on certain aircraft that combine the functions of both flaps and ailerons. To calculate the surface area of flaperons, you can use basic geometric principles. Here’s the formula, definition, and SI unit:
- Surface Area of Flaperons:
- Measure the length of one flaperon (from the root to the tip).
- Measure the width of one flaperon (perpendicular to its length).
- Calculate the surface area of one flaperon using the formula:
- Multiply the surface area of one flaperon by the total number of flaperons on the aircraft (usually two, one on each wing) to find the total surface area of the flaperons.