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Old 06-06-2007 | 11:14 AM
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What is considered a good wing loading on a .46 to .50 size pattern plane?
Old 06-06-2007 | 05:05 PM
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The rule of thumb for sixty size planes was 100sq/lb. That has shrunk a little with the 2m birds to 90 to 95 sq. So conversely, 105 to 110 sq/lb might be a good goal.? Hope that helps.
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weight / wing area = as low as possible!
Old 06-06-2007 | 08:14 PM
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Here's what i'm looking at. I have a ax.46. The planes are the venus with a 19.5 w/l and a f3a 50 with a 23 oz. w/l. The venus looks like the best choice. The f3a 50 is a really nice looking plane but, if its to heavy it will be a flying manhole cover.

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