question about winglets~
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14182
Certainly on the Airbus you can. If you are asked this at an interview you should say that you would have to refer to the MEL. Don't say yeas or no as that isn't the answer they are after.
Don't get into too much detail. Keep the answer simple and straight to the point.
Certainly on the Airbus you can. If you are asked this at an interview you should say that you would have to refer to the MEL. Don't say yeas or no as that isn't the answer they are after.
Don't get into too much detail. Keep the answer simple and straight to the point.
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From: Over There
14182,
Yes you can and as stated, the MEL states you can.
The reason you can is the winglet provides marginally more lift, reduces induced drag and increases profile drag. The net result is effectively a larger wing (i.e. more lift) and an overall reduction in the total drag. Missing one would be like flying with the ailerons out of trim which means a cross-control setting with increased drag and thus increased fuel burn.
Yes you can and as stated, the MEL states you can.
The reason you can is the winglet provides marginally more lift, reduces induced drag and increases profile drag. The net result is effectively a larger wing (i.e. more lift) and an overall reduction in the total drag. Missing one would be like flying with the ailerons out of trim which means a cross-control setting with increased drag and thus increased fuel burn.
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From: Hong Kong
I think you'll find your answer in the CDL not the MEL.....
Edit because i'm bored...
A340 CDL 57-2
One may be missing provided hole is covered.
Increase fuel consumption by 1%.
Reduce the take-off and approach climb
limiting weight by 2%.
The maximum take-off weight must not be
higher than 245 tonnes.
Edit because i'm bored...
A340 CDL 57-2
One may be missing provided hole is covered.
Increase fuel consumption by 1%.
Reduce the take-off and approach climb
limiting weight by 2%.
The maximum take-off weight must not be
higher than 245 tonnes.
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From: Over There
Bloody Airbus pilot!
Originally Posted by Night Watch
I think you'll find your answer in the CDL not the MEL.....
Edit because i'm bored...
A340 CDL 57-2
One may be missing provided hole is covered.
Increase fuel consumption by 1%.
Reduce the take-off and approach climb
limiting weight by 2%.
The maximum take-off weight must not be
higher than 245 tonnes.
Edit because i'm bored...
A340 CDL 57-2
One may be missing provided hole is covered.
Increase fuel consumption by 1%.
Reduce the take-off and approach climb
limiting weight by 2%.
The maximum take-off weight must not be
higher than 245 tonnes.
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From: Earth
if you read the question it says "As you taxi into the gate and you hit the winglet on your aircraft, can you fly without one? Why?"
I think you would be more likely to be visiting the unemployment exchange rather than the CDL/MEL to see if you can go on the next Sector...............
Cathay don't take too kindly to you "Pranging" the plane...................
(Mind you........it helps if you want to get into management !!!!)
I think you would be more likely to be visiting the unemployment exchange rather than the CDL/MEL to see if you can go on the next Sector...............
Cathay don't take too kindly to you "Pranging" the plane...................
(Mind you........it helps if you want to get into management !!!!)
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From: Chaville / FRANCE
Originally Posted by 14182
Dear professionals,
As you taxi into the gate and you hit the winglet on your aircraft, can you fly without one? Why?
As you taxi into the gate and you hit the winglet on your aircraft, can you fly without one? Why?
Difficult to see your wing tips from the cockpit on a B744...
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From: Cliffs
Check out this picture I took when I was in town
(note it is in fact a 400)
http://jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=5682132
(note it is in fact a 400)http://jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=5682132
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flyer_spotter, it is a 400, although you say 300 in the photo facts, looking at your photo there is a real easy way to determine if it is a 300 or 400. (That is assuming that the missing winglet is so easy to spot)? Do you know what it is?
bye the way, nice photo.
bye the way, nice photo.
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From: Earth
Easiest way to tell it's a -400.........???
the autothrottle don't tell jokes.............................
probably doesn't know any good bars ..............or where to get laid for that matter.....................
good old flight Engineers...............don't you just miss 'em ???
the autothrottle don't tell jokes.............................
probably doesn't know any good bars ..............or where to get laid for that matter.....................
good old flight Engineers...............don't you just miss 'em ???