Niko Komin · @kokemikal
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"The #winglet converts some of the otherwise-wasted energy in the wingtip vortex to an apparent thrust. (…)
Another potential benefit of winglets is that they reduce the intensity of wake #vortices. Those trail behind the plane and pose a hazard to other #aircraft."
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284 followers · 34042 posts · Server social.beachcom.org#Aerotelegraph - Schwere Turbulenzen : Jet von American verliert Winglet im Flug - https://www.aerotelegraph.com/jet-von-american-verliert-winglet-im-flug #American_Airlines #embraer_e175 #Sicherheit #embraer #winglet #envoy #e175
#Aerotelegraph #american_airlines #embraer_e175 #sicherheit #embraer #winglet #envoy #e175
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223 followers · 47362 posts · Server social.beachcom.org#Aerotelegraph - Trinitair: Hamburger Ingenieure präsentieren neues Wunder-Winglet - https://www.aerotelegraph.com/hamburger-ingenieure-praesentieren-neues-wunder-winglet #Flugzeuge #trinitair #winglet
#Aerotelegraph #flugzeuge #trinitair #winglet