benefit all the aircraft that are there now, and also in future aircraft design." He said the technology scales across future models.
Klinginsmith said, " We ' ve talked with a lot of the airlines; the feedback is unanimous— they want the technology. They want assurance that the certification and engineering is done, as there is a hurdle with investment costs to scale the technology from business jets. The A320 is one of the biggest contributors to aircraft emissions." He said that with narrow-body aircraft, there is an opportunity to scale with economics and sustainability.
With an eye to military applications, Klinginsmith said keeping the aircraft aloft is mission-critical for reconnaissance, so the military seeks to add range to its aircraft. He noted also that the Air Force spends billions of dollars annually on fuel, and they are exploring costsaving options. He said the winglets can make a tremendous difference in cost savings for the military.
Benham observed, regarding his business jet, that maintaining it without the winglets wouldn ' t be as
effective. But, with the Tamarack winglets, " They are remarkable— a neat piece of engineering technology." He said they provide fuel savings of 20 % on average. When he stops in other airports around the country, his plane attracts the attention of other business jet pilots.
" I give a glowing recommendation," he said. He shares with others how the winglets have changed his comfort level overall, including improving his take-off and landing distances, fuel savings, and peace of mind regarding safety. " They are big winglets which are not factory on this plane; they are noticeable. It makes it a super-duper airplane. You can carry more passengers and baggage weight." He said overall, the winglets extend the life of a plane and allow older planes to fly longer with better performance.
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