Merc14 Posted January 27, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Flexsys is a seamless variable geometry airfoil system that could deliver fuel savings of up to 12 percent and also quieter takeoffs and landings. http://www.gizmag.com/flexsys-flexfoil-morphing-wing-flaps/30508/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ealdwita Posted January 27, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) Didn't work very well the last time it was tried..... [media=] [/media] Edited January 27, 2014 by ealdwita 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetoroam Posted January 27, 2014 #3 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Didn't work very well the last time it was tried..... [media=] [/media] But it DID save on the fuel. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+and-then Posted January 27, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 27, 2014 My guess is that this is part of most airline fleets within ten years - maybe less unless they try to recoup R&D too fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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