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11-05-2007, 03:48 PM | #16 |
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If it's a winglet it's no big deal. It's not like a controllable surface that would really matter.
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11-05-2007, 05:26 PM | #20 | |
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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. |
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11-05-2007, 05:41 PM | #21 |
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I'd be worried about undiscovered structural damage other than the superficial winglet damage.
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I thought this thread was about men's dress shoes.
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11-05-2007, 06:52 PM | #24 |
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Said Airplane.
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Sri Lankan Airlines.
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