So I understand the basics of air foils and how the different shapes effect lift, drag and speed. But the one topic I have not learned or heard anyone talk about is what makes more lift a longer wing or a wider wing. I think the wider I mean is called the cord. I have seen gliders with very long skinny wings fly good and i have seen gliders with short wide wings fly good. Which one creates more lift? Or am I thinking about it wrong.
If I wanted a wing for the most lift and slow flight should it be a very long wing or a very wide wing?
If I wanted a wing for the most lift and slow flight should it be a very long wing or a very wide wing?