Wings built with a greater aspect ratio tend to create less drag, than a wing built with a lesser aspect ratio, even when their area remains the same.
Aspect ratio is a comparison between the length and width of a wing. Length of Wing Span ---------------------- = ----------- = Aspect Ratio Width of Wing Chord Larry A Capps Naperville, IL "For every action there is an equal and opposite criticism." -----Original Message----- why we gave up 3" in length on the new airfoils at the out board ends. I am referring to the 33" to 36" AS5046 - 33"