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Submitted by kitesurfa on April 10, 2006 - 12:48am

When working out what glider or wing is most suitable What is the ideal Aspect Ratio for best flight.

Low Aspect Ratio 2.0 - 3.5
Higher Aspect Ratio 3.5 - 5.0

Aspect Ratio = Span² / Area

Would a Glider of say 10.5m² with a 5.0 AR be usable or would the lift be to much ?

Some thoughts -
If the wing has a higher than average Aspect Ratio would it counter a higher wing loading you get when using a smaller wing, due to the fact that the wing will be generating more lift as it is traveling through the air at speed ?