Research Article

Geometrically Nonlinear Aeroelastic Stability Analysis and Wind Tunnel Test Validation of a Very Flexible Wing

Table 2

Flutter speeds under different angles of attack.

Angle of attack0.5°1.0°1.5°Linear
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Flutter speed (m/s)33.035.731.534.428.032.226.527.033.5
Flutter frequency (Hz)7.606.947.826.887.347.007.5313.387.29
Unstable modeFirst horizontal bend in planeFirst twist