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09-25-2013 | 06:38 AM
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Now Boeing and NASA are working on the Variable Camber Continuous Trailing Edge Flap (VCCTEF) system, which would smoothly change the wing’s shape continuously throughout the flight. By continuously varying camber, the VCCTEF would provide efficient high lift for takeoff and landing and reduced cruise drag through active control of the twist of a flexible wing. They're aiming for an entry to service of 2025. 
09-25-2013 | 01:35 PM
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http://www.aviationweek.com/Blogs.as...9-b3419e5f166b
Pretty neat stuff, like bird feathers.
09-25-2013 | 02:08 PM
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09-25-2013 | 02:34 PM
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09-26-2013 | 07:41 PM
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Kinda like the 727 crew that pulled the CB for the LE devices and extended the flaps a bit in cruise.
09-26-2013 | 08:28 PM
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What they're talking about is a wing that changes shape, not just a computer system that schedules the LE and TE flaps.
NASA, Boeing Study Flexible Wing Control
Pretty neat stuff, like bird feathers.
NASA, Boeing Study Flexible Wing Control
Pretty neat stuff, like bird feathers.
09-26-2013 | 08:40 PM
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What they're talking about is a wing that changes shape, not just a computer system that schedules the LE and TE flaps.
NASA, Boeing Study Flexible Wing Control
Pretty neat stuff, like bird feathers.
NASA, Boeing Study Flexible Wing Control
Pretty neat stuff, like bird feathers.
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