Hey buddy can you spare a wing tip?

[Stewie]

If it's a winglet it's no big deal. It's not like a controllable surface that would really matter.

[ChiefaRoo]

Originally Posted by Stewie

If it's a winglet it's no big deal. It's not like a controllable surface that would really matter.

True. However, most airline accidents are usually the result of a cascade of failures like a series of dominos. No way would I get on a plane that had any known damage as you don't know what the result of the torn metal might lead to during flight, wiring failure or a number of other unintended consequences.

[Stewie]

Originally Posted by ChiefaRoo

True. However, most airline accidents are usually the result of a cascade of failures like a series of dominos. No way would I get on a plane that had any known damage as you don't know what the result of the torn metal might lead to during flight, wiring failure or a number of other unintended consequences.

It's a winglet, an appendage. There's nothing out there to get damaged and cause a problem. It's on par with the antenna being ripped off your car and being worried about the engine failing.

[ChiefaRoo]

Originally Posted by Stewie

It's a winglet, an appendage. There's nothing out there to get damaged and cause a problem. It's on par with the antenna being ripped off your car and being worried about the engine failing.

You really shouldn't argue by analogy as it's a poor source of logic.

Stewie, I understand how aircraft work and I know what the winglet is for. I also conceptually understand the stresses put on an airframe while traveling at high sub-sonic speeds and the added issue of potential weather and of course unintended consequences. If you want to fly on a plane where the winglet was sheared off by another aircraft on the taxi way then be my guest and you'll probably be ok. That being said why you would want to add to the risk of an accident even in the smallest way is beyond me as the result of any accident will cost you your life.

[dtebbe]

Originally Posted by Stewie

If it's a winglet it's no big deal. It's not like a controllable surface that would really matter.

My understanding is the winglets mainly help fuel economy. No way I would be on that bitch though...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winglet

DT

[Eleazar]

I'd be worried about undiscovered structural damage other than the superficial winglet damage.

At least let me believe the plane is safe.

[Braincase]

I thought this thread was about men's dress shoes.

[HemiEd]

Originally Posted by Braincase

I thought this thread was about men's dress shoes.

Damnit BC, that makes two of us.

[ChiefaRoo]

Said Airplane.

[ChiefaRoo]

Originally Posted by ChiefaRoo

Said Airplane.

All aboard!

[HonestChieffan]

Sri Lankan Airlines.


Sounds safe.