davidreckitt Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Hi everyone Just a query on the relationship between size of wing vs fuel efficiency. Assuming all things are equal(motor/carb setting/pilot weight/overall flying pattern)..would a larger wing mean more fuel efficiency? I currently fly a 26m wing (assume for sake argument we are talking about same manufacturer but larger..say 29m) or does drag come into it? Is the relationship between lift vs thrust important? I understand that a wings profile can be changed eg reflex but this is about size (or max lift minimum revs)...I do not need to get anywhere fast.. Also is there a type of wing out there that helps with fuel efficiency (I would assume acro wings are not very fuel effifient eg). Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidreckitt Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 Think I found one good answer: http://www.xplorer.co.za/articles/wingsize.htm and his article on overall fuel efficiency was also excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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