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arthur harbrow

30th September 2004 14:13

737-800 Winglets

Have just flown on a ZS registered Excel 737-8 with winglets and just wondered if these aircraft had any different flying characteristics?Thanks in advance for any replies.

Gin Slinger

30th September 2004 16:44

Slightly lower crosswind limit (our company), 6%* fuel saving in the cruise, but 400 kg* weight penalty. No noticeable handling differences according to those who have flown the -800s before and after the winglets were fitted.

Hope this is interesting.

[* - figures from memory, might not be accurate]

stilton

30th September 2004 18:09

Winglets

Just curious, why the lower crosswind limit?

CaptainSandL

1st October 2004 15:41

Full tech details avail at www.b737.org.uk/winglets.htm

jabird

25th October 2004 20:48

OK, lots of pros, but I've never seen Ryanair use them - even on their newly delivered "Dreamliner" 737-800. Any idea why not?

Mr @ Spotty M

25th October 2004 21:16

You will find that they are no good on short flights. Fuel savings are on longer flights.

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