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wing loading — n. the total weight of a loaded airplane, divided by the area of the wings: also wing load … English World dictionary
Wing loading — In aerodynamics, wing loading is the loaded weight of the aircraft divided by the area of the wing. [Thom, 1988. p. 6.] It is broadly reflective of the aircraft s lift to mass ratio, which affects its rate of climb, load carrying ability, and… … Wikipedia
wing loading — noun the ratio of the weight of an airplane to its wing area • Hypernyms: ↑loading * * * noun or wing load : the gross weight of an airplane fully loaded divided by the area of the supporting surface * * * Aeron. See under loading ( … Useful english dictionary
wing loading — The quantum of weight supported by each unit area of the wing. It is found by dividing the maximum weight of the aircraft by the total area of the wing. The lower the wing loading, the lower is the minimum velocity at which level flight is… … Aviation dictionary
wing-loading — /ˈwɪŋ loʊdɪŋ/ (say wing lohding) noun See loading (def. 5) …
Loading (disambiguation) — Loading is the insertion of impedance into a circuit to change the characteristics of the circuit.Loading may also refer to:* Carbohydrate loading, a strategy employed by endurance athletes to maximize the storage of glycogen in the muscles *… … Wikipedia
loading — [lōd′iŋ] n. 1. the act of one that loads 2. the thing with which something is loaded 3. the part of an insurance premium added by the insurer to cover expenses, increase surplus, etc. 4. LOAD (n. 9) 5. WING LOADING … English World dictionary
loading — /loh ding/, n. 1. the act of a person or thing that loads. 2. that with which something is loaded; load, burden, or charge. 3. Elect. the process of adding reactance to a telephone circuit, radio antenna, etc. 4. Aeron. the ratio of the gross… … Universalium
loading — /ˈloʊdɪŋ / (say lohding) noun 1. the act of someone or something that loads. 2. that with which something is loaded; a load; a burden; a charge. 3. an extra rate paid to employees in recognition of a particular aspect of their employment, as… …
Wing configuration — For aircraft configurations in general, including fuselage, tail and powerplant configuration, see Aircraft. For rotary winged aircraft types, see Rotorcraft. For direct lift and compound or hybrid types, see Powered lift. Fixed wing aircraft,… … Wikipedia
