Airplane High Lift Devices

Objective: To familiarize the student with the operation high lift devices so that he may better understand the operation of his aircraft.
Content:
  • All devices used to increase CLmax by increasing wing area, camber, or both
  • Flaps
    • Plain
    • Split
    • Slotted
    • Fowler
  • Leading Edge Devices
    • Fixed slots
    • Movable slats
    • Leading edge flap

See PHAN C. 4

See PHAN Figure 4-14

See AFH Figure 11-2

Completion Standards: The lesson is complete when the instructor determines that the student has adequate knowledge of high lift devices by giving a written or oral exam.
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