Airbus A319 wing thingies

[defizr]

I flew on an A319 recently and was sitting over the wings which had three things that look like floats (sponsons?). On the back of each there's what looks like a small antenna. Can anyone tell me what they're for please? Sorry I don't know the right names for things :confused:

[Oceanic815Pilot]

They are aerodynamic fairings to cover the flap tracks to reduce drag. The "antennae" are static wicks to help control the discharge of static electricity.

[defizr]

Thanks. What's a 'flap track'?

[One Outsider]

Click here. (http://bit.ly/1fgRNyp)

[mixture]

What's a 'flap track'?

It describes happens when you try to follow a thread in Jet Blast and the mods have been busy. :E

[PAXboy]

mixture You're not a poster in this forum, You're a very naughty boy! :p

[defizr]

Thanks for the answers.