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Old 02-11-2012 | 09:28 PM
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chistech
 
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Default Wing Loading on a small Warbird

Just got finished with a small Skyraider with a 51" wingspan. 390sq inches of wing and an all up weight of 5 1/2 pounds gives me a wing loading of 32.5oz. How does this wing loading sound to people? I know trainers can be around 25oz and some warbirds can reach the 50oz area. I am an experienced war bird and scale float plane pilot but I've never done the math before just flown what I've built. I'm curious on opinions.

Thanks in advance.
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