Adam,
This is discussed in Helmut Reichmann's book as well as most
sailplane design texts.
Funny thing is, when I look at the graphs, current sailplanes are all
flying at wing loadings way above the optimum according to the calculations.
I doubt many people don't simply fill right up to gross weight and
dump if necessary.
Mike
At 09:28 AM 13/07/2013, you wrote:
G'day All,
Just wondering whether anyone know's how to calculate the optimum
wing loading for an average climb rate? I've just bought a Ventus
1a (UKM) and need to figure out how to fly optimally with water again!
SeeYou,
WPP
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