What changes in airplane longitudinal control must be made to maintain altitude while the airspeed is being decreased?

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Buchanan

22 June, 11:16

What changes in airplane longitudinal control must be made to maintain altitude while the airspeed is being decreased?

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Collin Aguilar · Answer 1

The changes can be made in airplane longitudinal control to maintain altitude while the airspeed is being decreased is

We can increase the angle of attack this would compensate for the decreasing lift. As the angle of attack directly controls the distribution of pressure on the wings. Moreover, increase in angle of attack will also cause the drag to increase.