Clearance Drag Ground Effect 
Flight Training Central
MAY 6, 2024
Those struts and wires create a lot of parasite drag, an anathema for aircraft whose design and mission is speed. On the ground they offer clearance over many fences. Short field landings can be shorter because the drag robbing ground effect is lessened by the greater distance between the wing and ground.
Plane and Pilot
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Winging It Aside from the aforementioned desire for a greater aspect ratio for reduced drag, the one-piece Gweduck wing was developed for minimal weight, ease of construction and benign handling. Keeping drag corralled was emphasized as the Gweduck mission is foremost long-distance cruising. Maintenance room is generally very good.
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