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Model Aircraft Design: Lofting Wing Ribs
"Lofting" is a term used to describe the design process used to geometrically transition the inboard (center) wing airfoil (rib) to the outboard (end) wing rib.

At this point I am assuming that the reader has at least some concept of model, or real aircraft. If you need a primer on airfoils, then this link is a good place to start.

Lets "define" some of the terms that will be used throughout this article.

Wing Rib - a cross section of the wing, or a structural component of the wing. An airfoil.

LE - Leading edge of the wing.

TE - Trailing edge of the wing.

CL - Centerline.