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8. Basic aerodynamics

Low wing loading

  • increases stalling speed, landing speed and the landing run.
  • increases lift, stalling speed and overall maneuverability.
  • decreases stalling speed, landing speed and landing run.

Explanation from PART66Online

Wing loading is weight per unit wing area; low wing loading means a large wing relative to weight, so the required lift is generated at a lower speed. This lowers the stalling speed and therefore the approach and landing speeds and shortens the landing run.

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kiama asked · 10 Jun 2012

what is low wing loading

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PART66Online 11 Jun 2012
wing loading = loaded weight of aircraft / area of the wing.

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