Problem areas of windshield wipers; development of in-flight applied windshield rain repellent system by Boeing Co which provides improved visibility when flying in rain; system applies chemical solution to windshield so that it is not wetted by rain; slip stream removes water beads from window to provide clear vision; repellent must be reapplied periodically; basic features of Boeing 727 system, in service on 2 Pacific Northern Airlines 720 aircraft since Jan 1963; FAA evaluating system on Boeing 720 since May 1963.


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    Title :

    In-flight applied rain repellents for aircraft windshields


    Additional title:

    SAE -- Paper


    Contributors:
    Gunnar, K. (author)

    Conference:

    SAE Meeting ; 1963 Windshields



    Publication date :

    1963


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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