Colin Parker 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2007 Hi chaps, Just wanted to let you know that passing through KUL this morning we parked next to 9M-MPL which was missing it's left-hand winglet. Something to look out for! I took some photos but have to edit and upload first! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colin Parker 0 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 There is a photo of 9M-MPI in Sydney taken Dec 7th also missing it's left winglet!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 Thanks Colin, but whereabouts is the photo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Lim 0 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 here's the picture, guys. not a clear view of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerry Ang 0 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 wow...any special procedure to fly in this condition? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Lim 0 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 Carry more fuel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 Hahahaa.... u very clever kakakaa...... who pay??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon 3 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 Why don't they remove the starboard winglet just like the A380 that happened in Thailand? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colin Parker 0 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 Sorry, here is the photo. I took a few as well which I will upload to JP shortly. 9M-MPI in Sydney Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David 0 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 Wow, Actually what happen to this aircraft? It is same cause for A380 happen at Thailand? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Lim 0 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 hmmm...Lima and India now has missing winglet. Jerry must hav wallaped both of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azuddin 1 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 how should I say the type of the aircraft, Boeing 747-300/400 Azuddin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 You can see it clearly here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted December 10, 2007 hmmm...Lima and India now has missing winglet. Jerry must hav wallaped both of it Hahaha, exactly what i would say if u hadn't said so,.... Quack quack quackkkkkkk..... Jerry must be building something in one of MH hangars hehehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth T 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2007 Wow...1st time i see a B747- 400s with only one winglet. Is the plane safe to fly with just one winglet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louis L. 2 Report post Posted December 11, 2007 i guess with or without winglet , one plane can fly safely , only eat more fuel (will it actually eat more fuel ??? ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon 3 Report post Posted December 11, 2007 i guess with or without winglet , one plane can fly safely , only eat more fuel (will it actually eat more fuel ??? ) Reffering the A380 during incident in Thailand, they removed the other winglet and is definately eat more fuel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick R. 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2007 hehe..747-400D taken on 10/12@0800 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colin Parker 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2007 I believe that the winglets save 2% of fuel. A standard 744 is allowed to fly with one winglet missing as long as the fuel flow is adjusted...presumably by 1%! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
