The Weather is Delightful
03-30-2008, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jungle
Guten tag, Jakob. This was taken in ANC.
I was just a little frustrated about the bad weather we've had here in the lest couple of weeks, probably.Thanks anyway!
Oh, and just to give you another positive comment: Your pictures are awesome! Your threads are always the first ones I open 'cause I enjoy your photography so much!
It's great to have the photo section back by the way, HSLD!
03-30-2008, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Planespotta
Excuse my ignorance, but what is the purpose of that tiny downward-facing winglet on the MD-10/11s?
03-31-2008, 04:17 AM
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Originally Posted by NASA link
Whitcomb’s analysis of flow phenomena at the tip showed that the airflow about the wingtip of the typical aircraft in flight is characterized by flow that is directed inward above the wingtip and flow that is directed outward below the wingtip. Whitcomb hypothesized that a vertical, properly cambered and angled surface above or below the tip could utilize this crossflow tendency to reduce the strength of the trailing vortex and, thereby, reduce the induced drag.
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03-31-2008, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Nikslik25
hey jungle, great pics! I was just wondering what kind of camera you use??
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