Science Buddies: "Ask an Expert"

Hello,
I am a student that is in 7th grade. i need to get some information on aerodynamics. My question is does wingspand of an airplane effect the distance that it flies. If any experts can help please respond to this. THANK YOU ALL

Hi,

You are really asking questions about wing efficiency. The more efficient a wing, the father it will travel on a given amount of fuel. Here is a science buddies project write up on wing efficiency:

https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... g&from=TSW

https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... g&from=TSW

I think you will find this paper extremely useful:

http://www-aa.stanford.edu/Reports/VKI_ ... r_Kroo.pdf

Here is a wing calculator:

http://www.rc-soar.com/tech/winganalysis.htm

This site looks like it has useful information:

http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forum ... ain/86937/

http://www.allstar.fiu.edu/aero/airflylvl3.htm

I hope these resources help answer your questions!

Best regards,

Barrett L. Tomlinson

Thank you very much Barrett L. Tomlinson. This can really help me