• ZoteTheMighty@midwest.social
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      Speed tape, the goal is to reduce drag for small things like paint chips and such. During takeoff/landing, the most dangerous thing is stalling due to low speed, so a little bit extra drag can be a big deal. Looks like there’s so many wrinkles in most of that tape that it probably is being counterproductive.

      • arin@lemmy.world
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        6 months ago

        Suppsed to be temporary before repairs. But in the photo, it looks like they are using it until they crash.

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        6 months ago

        It’s supposed to be a temporary fix until proper maintenance can be done … The amount is probably surprising but not necessarily concerning.

        Exactly what I always say about my code.

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        Okay, let’s roll with that Why should there be… holes? in the middle of the wing all over the place? And why should Russia(?) not be able to fix that?

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      That’s speed tape. It’s a bit thicker than the aluminum roll in your kitchen drawer with one side that’s sticky. Used as a temporary fix for minor issues.

      That’s a lot of temporary minor issues.