Why are the wings bent up ? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Pete Geither · #1 03-12-2007, 08:36 PM

Flew in on a 737-700 tonight and each wing had about 7 or 8 feet of the end bent up at 90 degrees. Anyone know why they do this ?

Kuan · #2 03-12-2007, 08:42 PM

Think it's to facilitate tighter turns/lower speed turns without stalling out.

Walrus · #3 03-12-2007, 08:44 PM

The winglets are there to minimize and re-deploy the wingtip vortices which lowers drag, improves airflow over the tail surfaces, and improves slipstream which improves fuel consumption...

raymr · #4 03-12-2007, 09:43 PM

Someone took the plane to Earl Scheib for repairs.

WVOtoGO · #5 03-12-2007, 10:49 PM

Here ya go:

http://www.b737.org.uk/winglets.htm

OMEGAMAN · #6 03-12-2007, 11:08 PM

I'm suprised they still make the 737

Pete Geither · #7 03-13-2007, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by WVOtoGO

Here ya go:

http://www.b737.org.uk/winglets.htm

Thanks,,, I thought you would know for sure.

SwampYankee · #8 03-13-2007, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by OMEGAMAN

I'm suprised they still make the 737

They do have outstanding emergency row exit seating on the port side. At 6'3" I was able to fully extend my legs and barely get to the seat in front of me. Great for a flight from Hartford to Anaheim! On the other side though they've go some whacky, staggered removable row of seats so only one of the three has any legroom.

Dee8go · #9 03-13-2007, 09:52 AM

Tried to squeeze the plane into the hanger without opening the doors all the way.

BENZ-LGB · #10 03-13-2007, 10:41 AM

I read the B737 winglet information link. The most interesting comment was as follows:

MODERN DRAMATIC APPEARANCE

Blended Winglets bring a modern look and feel to aircraft, and improve customers' perceptions of the reliability and modernity of the Airline.

Mistress · #11 03-13-2007, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by WVOtoGO

Here ya go:

http://www.b737.org.uk/winglets.htm

I was gonna say that.

WVOtoGO · #12 03-13-2007, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BENZ-LGB

I read the B737 winglet information link. The most interesting comment was as follows:

MODERN DRAMATIC APPEARANCE

Blended Winglets bring a modern look and feel to aircraft, and improve customers' perceptions of the reliability and modernity of the Airline.

“Interesting comment”, yes. Also, very true.

Take a guess at the age of this PA-31.
The 4-blade/Q-tip prop mod and winglets were added just a few years ago. It looks pretty modern.
Pretty clean. New. Fast. Reliable. Etc.
The aircraft itself was made in 1978.

BENZ-LGB · #13 03-13-2007, 12:35 PM

Would stickers on the outside of the plane make it go faster? Make people feel more confident about the plane?

I can see it now, an old Spitfire or an old P38 with winglets and shiny new prop blades....

SwampYankee · #14 03-13-2007, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BENZ-LGB

Would stickers on the outside of the plane make it go faster? Make people feel more confident about the plane?

I can see it now, an old Spitfire or an old P38 with winglets and shiny new prop blades....

How about a flame paint job. On second thought...

R Leo · #15 03-13-2007, 02:25 PM

Whitcomb winglets.

Named after Dr. Richard Whitcomb who refined the winglet concept in the 1970s. Whitcomb is also responsible for the Area Rule; a neat piece of mathmetical work applied to aeronautical design that enables supersonic aircraft to operate more efficiently at or beyond the speed of sound.