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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.

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1 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? What does it mean if your Wing Aspect Ratio = 0.25? Wings longer than they are wide (long, thin) Wings wider than they are long (i.e. short, fat)

2 Aspect Ratio: High or Low? Purpose? Low Maneuverability

3 Aspect Ratio: High or Low? Purpose? High Transport/Soaring

4 High or Low Aspect Wings? Where do these birds live/hunt? Why do these types of wings suit these birds lifestyles? Open Areas High

5 High or Low Wing Aspect Ratio? Where do these birds live/hunt? Why do these types of wings suit these birds lifestyles? Low Mix of woods, forests, urban areas


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