tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901109112306976205.post4897161972816430971..comments2023-11-05T02:25:49.511-05:00Comments on Aero Evo: WingletsMichael Habibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03641371798541261487noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901109112306976205.post-10044962418547115982012-05-11T11:10:29.353-04:002012-05-11T11:10:29.353-04:00Pterosaurs might have had slightly upturned wingti...Pterosaurs might have had slightly upturned wingtips in flight. A winglet could form passively by deflection of the spar during flight under aerodynamic load. The winglet would not be present when at rest.<br /><br />Pterosaurs could not split their wingtips, however, so slotting was not an option. This means we must use caution when comparing the wing aspect ratios of pterosaurs and birds - the pterosaurs seem to have much higher WAR in many cases, but the effective AR of the wings in many birds, particularly inland soaring birds, is increased by the use of tip slots.Michael Habibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03641371798541261487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901109112306976205.post-64761089456555670502012-05-11T02:25:48.827-04:002012-05-11T02:25:48.827-04:00Might pterosaurs have had similar structures at th...Might pterosaurs have had similar structures at their wingtips?Scott Elyardhttp://www.coherentlighthouse.com/noreply@blogger.com