Finlets

Delsterx · 01-30-2003, 01:22 PM

What are those "finlets" that are on the top most jet fueselages for?

richie154 · 01-30-2003, 05:42 PM

could you include a picture? ill probably be able to explain.

Tracon Doug · 01-30-2003, 05:55 PM

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Originally posted by Delsterx
What are those "finlets" that are on the top most jet fueselages for?

More than likely you're looking at VHF radio antennas, or antennae.

Delsterx · 01-30-2003, 07:20 PM

This is what I mean look above the 'N' in Qantas.

Tracon Doug · 01-30-2003, 07:41 PM

VHF radio antenna.

Delsterx · 01-31-2003, 12:06 PM

Ahhhhhh! Thanks Doug. Where do they put the antenna for the on-board phone and internet?

BHopper88 · 01-31-2003, 01:42 PM

Its a pod on the roof of the fuselage...

you can see them on all jetblue aircraft

Delsterx · 01-31-2003, 04:01 PM

Man you guys are so *"learned" thanks for the answers to my question.

*learned as in the episode of the Simpsons where Homer signs up to be a big brother to "Pepi" or as Homer referred to him as "Pepsi.

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01-30-2003, 07:20 PM	#4
Delsterx Senior Collector Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Victoria BC Age: 33 Posts: 291	This is what I mean look above the 'N' in Qantas.

01-31-2003, 12:06 PM	#6
Delsterx Senior Collector Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Victoria BC Age: 33 Posts: 291	Ahhhhhh! Thanks Doug. Where do they put the antenna for the on-board phone and internet?

01-31-2003, 01:42 PM	#7
BHopper88 Master Collector Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Home: Beverly Hills, Michigan (burb of Detroit), School: Grand Forks, North Dakota Age: 30 Posts: 547	Its a pod on the roof of the fuselage... you can see them on all jetblue aircraft