Calculating Load on primary control surfaces for suitable actuator selection

[SicknoteX]

Hi Guys,

The question is pretty much in the topic.

I need to select some actuators for the ailerons and ruddervator on a project I'm working on. The actuators need to be able to operate during the aircrafts most testing flight conditions.

So how do I determine what load will be experienced by the actuator (control surface)?

Thanks

 

[SWComposites]

You obviously need the pressure loads on the control surfaces.

 

[AeroStructAnalyst]

It all depend on the way your flight control system is designed and several aircraft parameters. If you are working in a professional design group, then the guys in flight physics should be able to tell the worst in-flight handling maneuvering that gives the most severe loading inline with the current Aircraft design regulations.