Shape of the Wing

determines the flight capabilities of a bird



Parameters

aspect ratio
wing loading



Types of Wings

elliptical wings
high-speed wings
high aspect ratio wings
soaring wings with slots



Flights

low wing loading
&
high aspect ratio
requires a long taxi to get airborne
however, it has a long journey sustainability



Slots

slots at the end of the wing
between the primaries
reduce the induced drag & wingtip vortices
by "capturing" the energy in air flowing
from the lower to upper wing surface at the tips



Wing Span

shorter wings
assist in takeoff
high aspect ratio wings

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Aerodynamics

of an airplane
is
modeled after a
bird



Fun Facts

Founder of Lin Hsin Hsin Art Museum
has worked with Airbus & Boeing
7 years in aviation industry