Winglet Wonders


Winglets are aerodynamically curved structures at the end of aircraft wings which improve aircraft performance by reducing drag vortices formed in flight at the end of wing tips. I realize you probably already knew that, but did you know they cut fuel consumption by 6% and dampen noise. So why aren’t all airline tickets discounted 6% ? 😊

Much of the 8+ hour flight back home to the Last Frontier was spent basking in winglet views, 40,000 ft. above terra firma. If only the peaceful, harmonious solitude above the clouds could be transferred to terra firma below. Our society’s hectic, contentious, chaotic environment would bask in a significantly more relaxed, collaborative, calm existence.  Law enforcement’s main task would be relegated to issuing parking tickets; many attorneys would be scoring employment want ads; and politicians would be rushing to embrace each other across the aisle . . .  I can only dream and ‘wing’ it😊

Here’s a few winglet wonder views that comforted this ole hallucinating octogenarian’s flight home.

I M Blessed . . . May U B 2

Headed Home

Mt. Rainier

Sea-Tac Approach

12 PM – Land of the Midnight Sun


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7 responses to “Winglet Wonders”

  1. You’re welcome Nancy. My.Ranier’s magnificence is #2 on my inspiring mountains list. Denali is #1, although I suspect it would be #2 we’re I ever to witness His Mt. Everest masterpiece of creation.

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  2. I thought that was Mt. Rainier! We visited our daughter and family in that part of the country earlier this summer. Isn’t that mountain a glorious, awe-inspiring sight?! / Thank you for the explanation of the winglets. I’ve noticed them on some jets and figured they must have something to do with improved aerodynamics, but didn’t take the time to research. Now I know, thanks to you!

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  3. It’s funny how different things can look from a different perspective, no?

    On a different note, I recently read what volcano is keeping volcanologists up at night. Guess which one?

    https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/why-mount-rainier-is-the-us-volcano-keeping-scientists-up-at-night/1662349

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  4. love the pics and thots Fred.

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  5. Beautiful!! I know you just reduced my drag vortice with these beautiful photos. Thank you, Fred! Welcome home.

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  6. Thanks Mamalava. All of His creation is a WOW!!! Be Blessed!

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  7. Wow! I did not know about winglets. I’m so happy to be educated with such truly amazing photos! Did I say wow?

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