Originally Posted by Regularguy

Do the airplanes fly, are we, the pilots, getting paid and trained about any issues that might arise while piloting them?

If so the only reason I would care about these attachments to the wings is they look good! The rest is all just part of the job.

Back in the day we loved the 727 (three-holer) because not only would it fly fast (down low) it looked fast while sitting on the ramp!

Now the yuppie guppie (737-300/500) is another story. It flew slow, about .75 max, and looked like a pig on the ground.

No matter what the things do they are like putting a spoiler on a car, looks!