AFNOR test 5: Pitch stability

Objectives

Verification of the wing pitch stability.

Procedures

With trim set for Vmax, the pilot slow down the wing using the commands. At the stall point, the commands are released quickly.

Required results

Standard

The forward surge must not exceed 450. Tucks are accepted if they do not cause route changes.

Performance

The maximum forward surge is 900, Tucks are accepted if they do not cause route change in excess of 900 and the return to flight is spontaneous.

Competition

Test not imposed.

Twin

Test not imposed.

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