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Old January 8th 06, 10:05 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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bagmaker wrote:


I also note the return of the "plate" style winglet on latest
jetliners, half above, half below the wingtip, instead of a large
winglet.

The latest jetliners (not including Airbus) have gone to the eagle tip
configuration (swept up and back slightly like Nimbus 4's), dumping the
classic style winglet. The 787 and new 747 stretch have this config, I
think a couple of others.

Jim