Ever noticed how the Boeing 787’s wings bend dramatically upwards in flight? ✈️ That’s the power of composite materials — their elasticity allows for pronounced positive dihedral in the air, supporting the plane’s weight efficiently. On landing, the wings return to a near-neutral position as they yield to the... landing gear.show more

The wings on a B-52 can flex as much as 26 feet.

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Looks more prominent on takeoff…..at least to my eyes. The wings flex because of the plane’s carbon fiber/composite construction instead of metal.

Yes,thanks Coyote

The design of this aircraft was marvellous. But Boeing messed this up in a few places.

787 is the only plane amongst Boeing's fleet that does that,don't know why but it looks incredible

What do you mean yield to the landing gear?

What's up w/ all that smoke after landing?

It’s amazing but can Boeing stop messing around already and go back to the highest quality control standards.

very impressive, got to help with a few minor repairs when I was with Midwest med air , very good money in composite repair if you have the knowledge and experience.

Boeing somehow sneaking out a good plane even after McDonalds bought them.