Well, I think I have calculated the wing loading number. But now that I have it - what do I do with it?

This kind of reminds me of taking a course and the prof ends the overview with, "are there any questions?"

"Hell, I don't know enough about the subject to ask an intellegent question!"

WING LOADING - It doesn't tell me (at this point) if the engine I have on the beast will fly it or not

I obviously know the weight of the aircraft, and I know thw size of the wing.

Q) Is this magical number going to tell me if it is a good number or a bad number?

Q) Do I need lots of runway or a short one?

Q) How important is the engine?

These might seem like some very trite questions but if I don't know the answers, what's the sense in trying to do things properly?

I've been scratch building for over 20 years. All of my planes fly - some better than others some worse.

If I can predict my results - that would be awesome

any and all guidance is greatly appreciated.

marwen1