Stabilizing an Aircraft Using Aerodynamic Empennage

This study investigates how the aerodynamic empennage which consists of both vertical and horizontal stabilizers helps achieve the best possible aircraft control and stability. To replicate real-world conditions, the empennage is constructed with lightweight, 3D-printed components. To demonstrate how stability is obtained during flight under various aerodynamic forces, the project uses variable tailplane sizes and angles. To verify the empennage's ability to maintain pitch, yaw, and roll stability, wind tunnel tests and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations are employed. Motors that can be adjusted are incorporated into the configuration to replicate in-flight conditions. This project offers a hands-on explanation of how empennages increase maneuverability and reduce unwanted oscillations, therefore improving flight safety. The results could provide a better understanding of aerodynamics and aircraft design while also providing them with knowledge of creative stabilization methods that use affordable and sustainable materials.