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AWIATOR, a research program with amazing results.
Our friends at Airbus have been undergoing some testing during the past few months that may end up with the application of some pretty neat devices on future commercial aircraft.
In fact, these tests were the last ones to be done in order to complete a research program called AWIATOR, which stands for Advanced Wing with [...]
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Toyota’s Segway Killer - The Toyota Winglet!
video://www..youtube.com/watch?v=AA3MX7pzdk0 Check out this cool Toyota Winglet, pretty much a miniture-version of the Segway. This Winglet might do really well since it’s smaller and perhaps cheaper than Segway. Winglet is powered by an electric motor, these Winglets are capable of up to 3.73mph or 6km/h for up to 6.2 miles or 10km in the case of the L or M models, or half that in the case of the smaller S version. You control the Winglet by leaning in the direction you wish to move. The
Old-timers will fly for some time
Some of the oldest and longest serving models in the US fleet will be around for a little while longer. Two majors, Delta and Continental, have announced plans that will involve retrofitting and spiffing up a couple of classics. Continental for instance finally got into the lie-flat seat game and said it would be putting nice new bed seats on its international fleet - including its Boeing 757-200 fleet. It's already putting winglets on all 41 of its 757-200s. And Delta said that it was going t
Toyota to Release Winglet PRTs
Toyota has unveiled their line of personal transportation robots they call Winglets. All three models are about 18 x 10" and the smallest is foldable and weighs a mere 22 lbs. Looking at the video, we think we need a bit of balance to master the Type S, while the M and L PTRs appear to be more of the Segway ilk. We still find them environmentally correct modes of transportation and would love to give them a spin. Via crave
Toyota Winglet ‘Personal Transport Assistants’ take on Segway
Toyota have unveiled a trio of “, balance on two wheels using internal sensors and gyroscopes to remain upright. The Winglet range consists of the L, M and S versions, the latter two of which don’t have handlebars and instead are gripped by the calves. Video of the Winglets in action after the cut Powered by an electric motor, the Winglets are capable of up to 6km/h (3.73mph) for up to 10km (6.2 miles) in the case of the L or M models, or half that in the case of the smaller S version.
Plane Answers: 767 winglets, flight directors and oceanic flying
Filed under: Plane AnswersWelcome to Gadling's feature, Plane Answers, where our resident airline pilot, Kent Wien, answers your questions about everything from takeoff to touchdown and beyond. Have a question of your own? Ask away! Paul asks: Hi Kent, My question is about winglets. We see most of the RJ's have winglets and many airlines are either retrofitting or purchasing their 757's and 737's to include winglets. If these are such a performance enhancer and fuel saver, why don't we see
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