Longitudinal static stability
STABILITY OF AN AIRCRAFT IN THE PITCHING PLANE
Static margin; Static longitudinal stability; Neutral point (aeronautics); Longitudinal static stability
In flight dynamics, longitudinal static stability is the stability of an aircraft in the longitudinal, or pitching, plane under steady flight conditions. This characteristic is important in determining whether a human pilot will be able to control the aircraft in the pitching plane without requiring excessive attention or excessive strength.