JustN89 Joined Jun 27, 2017 Messages 2,112 Location OK Aug 8, 2023 #2 Obviously, they're there to help the airplane to slow down.
D DukeOfFrontenac Joined Aug 5, 2015 Messages 162 Location PA Aug 8, 2023 #3 They generate soothing sounds so you can sleep on the way to your destination.
Oillover Joined Sep 30, 2020 Messages 2,095 Aug 8, 2023 #4 Give the plane an aggressive appearance when encountering angry birds. Last edited: Aug 8, 2023
Passport1 Joined Sep 17, 2012 Messages 4,170 Location A Barrier Island Aug 8, 2023 #5 Maybe the owner is a 'tuner' and wants his airplane to look as cool as his car or he is tinkering with Bernoulli's principle.
Maybe the owner is a 'tuner' and wants his airplane to look as cool as his car or he is tinkering with Bernoulli's principle.
K Kira Joined Aug 19, 2010 Messages 16,155 Location Champlain/Hudson Valley Aug 8, 2023 #6 They're "Pegasus Whistles", akin to deer whistles on cars. However, "when pigs can fly", you'd be out of luck.
They're "Pegasus Whistles", akin to deer whistles on cars. However, "when pigs can fly", you'd be out of luck.
TheLawnRanger Joined Mar 18, 2018 Messages 2,745 Location Mississippi Aug 8, 2023 #7 Those things help the wings flap when you need a little bit more altitude than normal.
JavierH19 Joined Feb 25, 2019 Messages 6,172 Location Texas Aug 8, 2023 #8 They're there so the birds have something to hold on to when catching a break.
F fdcg27 Joined Sep 25, 2009 Messages 19,482 Location OH Aug 8, 2023 #9 They're obviously there to help hold the fabric covering of the wing in place.
R Reggaemon Joined Feb 19, 2007 Messages 755 Location Pennsylvania Aug 8, 2023 #10 Wing walker foot holds.
Cujet Joined Feb 15, 2003 Messages 17,266 Location Jupiter, Florida Aug 8, 2023 #11 They channel the water during flight into rain
H Heywood_6078 Joined May 16, 2021 Messages 414 Aug 8, 2023 #12 They automatically tune in to, "Learning to fly", By David Gilmour.
wemay Site Donor 2023 Joined Apr 4, 2012 Messages 18,378 Location Everglades Aug 8, 2023 #13 Gets you an audition to the next Fast and Furious gold standard of movie sequels.
T thastinger Joined Oct 23, 2017 Messages 2,876 Location VA Aug 8, 2023 #14 They provide the cartels with the correct number of Kilos to load onto the plane, one Kilo for each thingy.
They provide the cartels with the correct number of Kilos to load onto the plane, one Kilo for each thingy.
Dave9 Joined Aug 28, 2017 Messages 4,131 Location near Cincinnati, OH Aug 8, 2023 #15 They help to slow the plane down when landing upside down.
Astro14 $100 Site Donor Staff member Joined Oct 10, 2010 Messages 23,689 Location Virginia Beach Aug 8, 2023 #16 They’re pins, used by the seamstress that sewed the wings to hold the fabric in place. You can take them out now…
They’re pins, used by the seamstress that sewed the wings to hold the fabric in place. You can take them out now…
D DukeOfFrontenac Joined Aug 5, 2015 Messages 162 Location PA Aug 8, 2023 #17 T-craft? My dad had several.
4WD $50 site donor 2025 Joined Sep 21, 2010 Messages 29,905 Location Texas/Other via IAH Aug 8, 2023 #18 Union Epoxy Workers took too long a 0900 break …
AutoMechanic Site Donor 2025 Joined Aug 10, 2020 Messages 13,654 Location Roanoke Virginia Aug 8, 2023 #19 Come on guys don’t you know that’s to control the air and heat inside the plane. LOL.
N Nukeman7 Joined Sep 23, 2006 Messages 2,842 Location 757 Virginia, USA Aug 8, 2023 #20 They are stirrups for the wing-walking acrobats!