Benefits of wings

Lift: Wings create lift by producing an air pressure difference between the top and bottom of the wing. This lift helps overcome the weight of the aircraft.

Control: Wings have movable surfaces, such as flaps, ailerons, spoilers, and trim tabs, that help control the aircraft during flight.

Stability: High wings provide lateral stability and an unrestricted view below.

Swimming: Birds use their wings to help them swim.

Short bursts of high-speed flight: Elliptical wings are useful for short bursts of high-speed flight.

Parasol wings: Parasol wings on seaplanes help keep the engine from water spray.