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Old 03-16-2006 | 10:06 PM
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Default RE: wing loading definition

OK that's two for two --in agreement with what I understand
IF the tailplane download (trim) is lessened - the total drag of the plane - (efficiency) changes -so - less power required to keep flying at same speed and same altitude.
any more?
I guess I better attach the "fact" sheet I was referring to.
http://Avstop.com/AC/FlightTraingHan...tribution.html
I am referring specifically to point 2. at lower section of explanation
also the bit about "higher stall speed" seems odd to me