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jugofpropwash

22nd Jun 2019 16:39

Boeing folding wing tips?

Did I miss discussion of this? Does anyone really think this is a good idea, especially given Boeing's recent issues?

https://www.cnet.com/news/boeing-sho...FMR_N6Vgc-hvzA

atakacs

22nd Jun 2019 17:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by jugofpropwash (Post 10500494)

Did I miss discussion of this? Does anyone really think this is a good idea, especially given Boeing's recent issues?

https://www.cnet.com/news/boeing-sho...FMR_N6Vgc-hvzA

yes you missed it... Discussed ad nauseum in various other threads.

DaveReidUK

22nd Jun 2019 17:07

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CW247

22nd Jun 2019 18:42

I'd like to understand what would happen if they inadvertently folded up for whatever reason.

gearlever

22nd Jun 2019 18:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by CW247 (Post 10500548)

I'd like to understand what would happen if they inadvertently folded up for whatever reason.

No problem, MCAS will save the day.

Tinstaafl

22nd Jun 2019 20:20

There will be a system that will automatically fold up the other wing tip to make sure roll doesn't exceed control authority. It will have a single sensor on each wing tip and match the other wing to what is reported. But you don't need to know about that.

Simples!

PerPurumTonantes

22nd Jun 2019 21:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by gearlever (Post 10500555)

No problem, MCAS will save the day.

What's MCAS? Did I miss discussion of this?

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