how flaps affect aircraft performance (copy)

Flaps are adjustable ancillary control surfaces situated along the _______ of the wing. They’re used to alter the wing’s _____ when desired.

trailing edge, camber

The primary purpose of flaps is to increase _____, which improves ______ performance, allowing for _____ angles on climb-out and ____ speeds during the approach phase of the flight.

lift, take-off, steeper, slower

What are the 3 types of flaps?

• Lift Enhancing

• Drag Inducing

• Lift or Drag

Lift enhancing flaps permit a ____. When deployed, these flaps will increase _____ producing more lift at a given airspeed. This results in the _______ occurring later because it is decreased.

steeper climb-out, wing camber and area, stall speed

Drag inducing flaps permit ____ and greatly increase ____.

slower approach, stall speeds

Lift or drag flaps permit _____ and _____.

steeper climb-out, slower approach

Most smaller aircraft employ _____ flaps, which slows the aircraft, but also generates sufficient _____ to reduce the _____.

lift or drag, extra lift, airspeed

Which of these propellers is feathered?

B

It is desirable to feather the propeller ______.

when stopping the engine

Aircraft flaps are located along the ____.

wing

Which type of flap is best for steeper climb-out?

Lift Enhancing Flaps