Thinking about the wings for use, I thought about a few things to consider. It has been my study that low wings increase climb rate, and based on reports effect the cruise speed with increased drag. But, this negative effect on cruise speed is only significant at lower altitudes. The longer wing makes it easier to cruise at higher altitudes, than a short wing due to the greater lift off setting the reduced air density. Some KR builders that intend to high altitude cruise, as I will, say above 5000 feet, will actually benefit from the longer wings, not be held back, even though at low altitude it will have a penalty.
There are more learned than I, say Jim Ferris, and Doug Rupert that can comment further if this thread continues.... Colin Rainey brokerpilot9...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.
