Re: Eudimorphodon workshop (not so) short report

[Silvio Renesto <silvio.renesto@uninsubria.it>]

At 08.18 10/11/2003 -0800, Jim Cunningham wrote:
> Thanks for the report, Silvio.
> What is a low loading ratio?
> All the best,
> JimC

> I suppose it is a side effect of the lack of a decent breakfast and two 
> hours of train to get to the office. Indeed I was meaning LOW WING 
> LOADING.  According to Chris The anurognathids had a low wing loading 
> which may have permitted, among other factors a somewhat slower flying 
> speed  and the less stiff articulation between  wing phalanges may have 
> allowed more manoeuvrability, useful for sudden turns and changes of 
> direction to pursue and catch insects on wings.
I post this reply on the entire list to make it clear,  in the hope that I 
haven't irrevocably made a fool of myself forever.
> Apologies, excuse moi, mi escusas, scusate, ... (I don't know how to say 
> it in German, sorry).

                                                Silvio Renesto




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