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Ratio = Fraction. 1/2 vs. 1/8: Which is Bigger?. 2/4 vs. 3/4 : Which is Bigger?. Wing Aspect Ratio = (Wingspan) 2 /Wing Area. What does it mean if your Wing Aspect Ratio = 5.0?. Wings longer than they are wide (long, thin). What does it mean if your Wing Aspect Ratio = 0.25?.
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Ratio = Fraction 1/2 vs. 1/8: Which is Bigger? 2/4 vs. 3/4 : Which is Bigger? Wing Aspect Ratio = (Wingspan)2/Wing Area What does it mean if your Wing Aspect Ratio = 5.0? Wings longer than they are wide (long, thin) What does it mean if your Wing Aspect Ratio = 0.25? Wings wider than they are long (i.e. short, fat)
Aspect Ratio: High or Low? Purpose? Low Maneuverability
Aspect Ratio: High or Low? Purpose? High Transport/Soaring
High or Low Aspect Wings? Where do these birds live/hunt? High Open Areas Why do these types of wings suit these birds’ lifestyles?
High or Low Wing Aspect Ratio? Low Where do these birds live/hunt? Mix of woods, forests, urban areas Why do these types of wings suit these birds’ lifestyles?