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Q: What is Aspect Ratio?

Aspect ratio is SPAN divided by AVERAGE CHORD. For example: Wing span = 40.5 feet Avg. chord = 6.3 feet Aspect Ratio = 40.5 / 6.3 Aspect Ratio = 6.42 Keep in mind two airplanes can have very different wing span length but still have the same total wing area. An aircraft with a high aspect ratio generally produces less induced drag than low aspect ratio aircraft. Example: a glider (high aspect ratio) and a Piper Warrior (low aspect ratio). High aspect ratio wings are more expensive to produce and are heavier.

Q: What should I do if I am converging head on with a glider?

If an aeroplane and a glider are converging head on both should ALTER HEADING to the RIGHT.

Aspect ratio is SPAN divided by AVERAGE CHORD.

For example:
Wing span = 40.5 feet
Avg. chord = 6.3 feet
Aspect Ratio = 40.5 / 6.3
Aspect Ratio = 6.42

Keep in mind two airplanes can have very different wing span length but still have the same total wing area. An aircraft with a high aspect ratio generally produces less induced drag than low aspect ratio aircraft. Example: a glider (high aspect ratio) and a Piper Warrior (low aspect ratio).

High aspect ratio wings are more expensive to produce and are heavier.

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