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Old 08-11-2002 | 07:25 AM
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Steve Lewin
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Default What is aspect ratio?

Aspect ratio is the ratio of the wing span to the average wing chord. Span 60", chord 10" , AR = 6. 120" span, chord 8", AR = 15 etc.

Simplifying a bit higher aspect ratios are more efficient (see any sailplane), low aspect ratios have a better roll rate, i.e. more aerobatic (see any fun fly).

Steve