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Forum: Tech Log

13th Mar 2012, 23:19

Replies: 68

winglets

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Posted By gchangflyer.

Downward pointing winglets would, I think, create...

Downward pointing winglets would, I think, create more zero lift drag in the form of interference drag (where there are sharp angles between surfaces)...

Forum: Cabin Crew

13th Mar 2012, 22:28

Replies: 1

traveling with animals?

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Posted By gchangflyer.

Not a Cabin crew story, but a cockpit crew one. I...

Not a Cabin crew story, but a cockpit crew one. I was at 25000ft over Zambia when I noticed a baboon spider on the ceiling just above the captain's head. Now I was faced with the very real dilemma of...

Forum: Tech Log

13th Mar 2012, 22:17

Replies: 6

Noodle?

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Posted By gchangflyer.

Would a rate 1 turn be a " 2 Minute...

Would a rate 1 turn be a " 2 Minute Noodle"?

Forum: Tech Log

13th Mar 2012, 22:14

Replies: 68

winglets

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Posted By gchangflyer.

The 777W has 'Raked" wingtips, basically...

The 777W has 'Raked" wingtips, basically horizontal winglets, which, because of their tapered shape, serve the same basic purpose as the traditional winglet

Forum: Cabin Crew

13th Mar 2012, 21:09

Replies: 17

Cabin lights at night ruin the atmosphere!

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Posted By gchangflyer.

Lights are dimmed right down as per CAA...

Lights are dimmed right down as per CAA recommendation (regulation?) for all night takeoffs and landings. This is because one's eyes are very sensitive to changes in light levels at night (it takes...

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