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Is one year of rent in advance normal?

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Why are the slats not flush with the wing near the fuselage on a 330?

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It is there to prevent the turbulent boundary layer from the fuselage flowing onto the leading edge of the main wing through the attachment line. Since laminar flow will transition into turbulent flow even with the slightest disturbance, the turbulent boundary layer from the fuselage will induce transition of the flow prematurely. Due to laminar flow having less skin friction, which makes up a substantial part of drag during cruise. Laminar flow is preferable, assuming the flow does not separate. Usually, the flow will transition naturally to turbulent somewhere after the favorable pressure gradient has ended.

Beautiful, looks like a giant mirror

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What factors do you believe could have extended the A380 service's lifespan?

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On September 11, 2001, Operation Yellow Ribbon was established by Transport Canada to manage the diversion of civilian flights after the attacks; more than 270 diverted planes with 34,000 passengers landed at airports in Canada and Mexico.

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