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Video answers: ‘Why wings don’t fall off airplanes’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

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  1. It takes Boeing 12 hours to attach the wings to the fuselage.
  2. If they aren’t correctly attached the plane doesn’t move to the next phase of assembly.
  3. These ‘dihedral’ wings make the plane more stable.
  4. High wings allow trucks to drive underneath and allow the fuselage to be close to the ground for loading.
  5. The ’swept’ wing design is used in modern jets because is creates less drag and works better at high altitudes.

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Video: ‘Why wings don’t fall off airplanes’

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This week’s video describes just how complicated airplanes are their wings are. Watch the video to find out why.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. How long does it take Boeing to attach the wings to the fuselage?
  2. What happens if the wings aren’t correctly attached?
  3. What are the benefits of having low wings which angle up towards their tips?
  4. What are the advantages of high wings?
  5. What wing style is used in modern jets and why?

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