Some Common Discrepancies, Misnomers, and Misunderstandings in Aircraft Stability and Control

Technical material related to aircraft stability and control sometimes involves discrepancies, misnomers, and misunderstandings that are rarely discussed. This paper identifies some important issues and includes discussions intended to provide the reader with a better and more complete understanding. The work mainly draws from the authors’ experience in aerospace research, teaching, technical consulting, and private study.