High-wing aircraft
An aircraft is referred to as a high- wing aircraft in which the wing is mounted above the upper edge of the fuselage. Normally the wing is only connected to the fuselage via struts . In some versions (e.g. Grunau Baby ) the main ribs of the fuselage are extended upwards to form a pylon or canopy , on which the wings are connected to the fuselage. However, lateral struts are also often present here. A high-wing construction with a tensioned wing is also known as a Parasol (umbrella or sunshade).
In turning flight , the high-mounted surfaces hinder the high-wing vision of the pilots for the inside of the curve. On the other hand, the view of the earth from a high-wing aircraft is better than that from a low-wing aircraft .
When landing , the acting ground effect less pronounced. This is the approach for landing a longer flare before touchdown required.
literature
- Heinz AF Schmidt: Lexicon aviation . 2nd Edition. transpress VEB Verlag for Transport, Berlin 1972, p. 185 .
