To the ERJ and 757 guys
06-03-2008 | 03:17 PM
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To the ERJ and 757 guys
We were sitting in the Q in-line in EWR and were wondering what the 4 Yellow strakes under the tip of each wing are for on the ERJ?
Also on most jets, just happened we saw on a 757, what is the door that opens just under the captains side rear elevator, is it a back up air vent for the APU? I am pretty sure the one on the FOs side above the elevator is.
thanks ! If you got any Q400 questions Ill try to answer in return !
Also on most jets, just happened we saw on a 757, what is the door that opens just under the captains side rear elevator, is it a back up air vent for the APU? I am pretty sure the one on the FOs side above the elevator is.
thanks ! If you got any Q400 questions Ill try to answer in return !
06-03-2008 | 03:39 PM
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That is part of the pressurization system. The one on the FOs side is the APU inlet door.
06-04-2008 | 12:22 PM
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As what Swaayze said. In other words, the vortilons act as fancy vortex generators to re-energize and re-direct the airflow over the ailerons at low speeds high AOA.
Side note: the ERJ has only ailerons for roll control, the spoilers are purely for speed brakes and ground spoilers.
Side note: the ERJ has only ailerons for roll control, the spoilers are purely for speed brakes and ground spoilers.
06-04-2008 | 03:40 PM
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06-05-2008 | 04:46 AM
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From: 757/767 FO
Possibly they are the outflow valve (lower left aft side of the fuselage) and the APU intake (upper right extreme aft)
