WING-LOADING - The gross take-off weight of an aircraft divided by its wing area.
Climb is especially notable, partially a function of the high-aspect ratio and high wing-loading. Vy is a surprising 63 knots in a fairly flat attitude, but most pilots will be more comfortable with 80 knots or more for the ascent.
Unless you are flying biplanes with low wing-loadings, wind is usually not a significant factor during the taxi.
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This is particularly important with modern aeroplanes because of the high wing-loadings at take-off in general use - loadings too great for safe landing if one should become necessary soon after take-off.
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USAF fighters, such as the F-15 and F-16, tend to favor higher speeds, because of their emphasis on high power-to-weight ratio and low wing-loading; although the F-22 has supermaneuverability with its own vectored thrust.
 See also: Rate of climb, Drag, Roll, Rudder, Airspeed
  
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