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Wing root

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  • The wing root is the part of the wing on a fixed- wing aircraft that is closest to the fuselage. Wing roots usually bear the highest bending forces in flight and during landing, and they often have fairings to reduce interference drag between the win

References

  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
    Federal Aviation Administration ยท 2023