Flight Mechanics and Control

  1. Mechanical Flight Control Systems
    1. Primary Control Systems
      1. Cable and Pulley Systems
        1. Mechanical Advantage
          1. Cable Routing
            1. Tension Requirements
            2. Push-Pull Rod Systems
              1. Structural Design
                1. Bearing Requirements
                  1. Maintenance Considerations
                  2. Torque Tube Systems
                    1. Torsional Stiffness
                      1. Angular Displacement
                    2. Control Surface Actuation
                      1. Manual Control Systems
                        1. Direct Mechanical Linkage
                          1. Control Force Requirements
                            1. Pilot Workload
                            2. Power-Assisted Systems
                              1. Hydraulic Boost
                                1. Irreversible Systems
                                  1. Artificial Feel Systems
                                  2. Trim Systems
                                    1. Trim Tab Operation
                                      1. Electric Trim Motors
                                        1. Manual Trim Wheels

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