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Old 07-25-2002 | 11:53 AM
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Default Wingloading Effects

Dear Mr Giant
Will power to weight changes affect a model with higer wing loading?
Of course.
Unless you are considering only diving maneuvers.
Power to Weight and Wing Loading are two , entirely different things.
The whole reason for power, is to control angle of attack , whilst maneuvering.
with a very light model- the angle of attack required is always less for any given maneuver .
Why? It fights gravity much more easily.
With lots of power - you use speed (thrust,ability to maintain speed)to keep the proper angle of attack.
If you lighten a given model- two things happen:
1- the wing loading drops
2- the power to weight improves
Here is where things get kinda strange-
You can't change one-without affecting the other.
Bottom line -On powered models -ligher improves everything.
Have I tried it ?
Yep.