Winglets Tested
Aviation Partners Inc. of Seattle has begun flight tests of a winglet retrofit for ``classic'' 747-200 and -300 models. Initial results indicate a 6-7% drag reduction, according to CEO Joe Clark. In 4 hr. of flight testing to date, the company ``cleared all flutter issues'' and obtained pressure...
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