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The picture is taken at TNCM and is a 737 BBJ. The question is: Why does the spinner have this white twisting line painted on it? Just for looks or does it have a purpose?
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There was/is a theory that it helps deter birdstrikes by oscillating and giving the hapless avion something to see/avoid.
Definitely helps se/avoid for any hapless plod that thinks getting up close and personal at the wrong time might be fun
Definitely helps se/avoid for any hapless plod that thinks getting up close and personal at the wrong time might be fun
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There is already at least one thread on pprune about this- I dont know how to post a link to a search. from memory, it is a visual thing for ground people, with all noise on the ramp / stand call it what ever it is a visual clue
Hay Ewe - take a look at this
Hay Ewe - take a look at this
