Keel effect

In aeronautics, the keel effect (also known as the pendulum effect or pendulum stability[1]) is the result of the sideforce-generating surfaces being above or below the center of gravity of the aircraft. Along with dihedral, sweepback, and weight distribution, keel effect is one of the four main design considerations in aircraft lateral stability.[2]

  1. ^ Hitchens, Frank (2015). The Encyclopedia of Aerodynamics. Andrews UK Limited. ISBN 9781785383250. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
  2. ^ Administration, Federal Aviation (2017). Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge. Skyhorse Publishing, Inc. ISBN 9781510726185. Retrieved 13 September 2017.