Vortices On Wings?
When i have been on holiday and we are on final approach back to cloudy England, i have noticed that small vorices are produced on the edge of the wind and also by the flaps. Is it something to do with the cloud and moisture?
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Vortices are always there, you just see them better at certain moisture/temperature levels.
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Do a search & you'll find various posts about it.
Briefly, when the vortex forms there's a pressure drop. Lower pressure reduces the air's ability to hold water so the water condenses. The condensation is what you're seeing. |
Vortices
From the tower at EGCC/MAN we have some teriffic views. Boeings are the best[worst?] as they last longer,:rolleyes: an Airbus only has a little one:D
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When i went to luxembourg recently, i was sitting over the wing on a 737-500. When we came into land, there was a really good one on the tip of the wing+ i had never seen one as good as that before! Why do boeings have better ones then???(due to wing design??)
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Thoroughly recommend a 777 for viewing vortices, they shed a big one about 12" diameter inboard of the engines on rotation and it lasts for at least a minute. Gives you a real feel for your speed, although you may have to be sitting in Club to see it!:D
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