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There is no other name. There are similar things, but each has a name like slats, or something.
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What are the flaps on a airplane wing called?
winglett
What is the use of flaps in airplanes?
Flaps increase the aerodynamic lift of a wing by increasing it's surface area. This allows the airplane to generate a greater amount of lift at slower speeds. In other words, when the flaps are extended, the airplane doesn't have to go as fast in order to take off or land. The flaps are retracted once the airplane is off the ground and has increased its speed to a point where the extra lift from the flaps is no longer needed. Flaps also have the effect of increasing drag on the airplane wing which reduces the airplane's speed and efficiency, but this only affects the aircraft when operating at higher speeds.
What are the principal parts of an airplane wing?
The wing is the main flying surface. Control surfaces include the ailerons, flaps and slats.
How do flaps increase lift on an airplane?
Basically they 'curve' the wing, forcing the airflow to lift more weight.
Are flaps the ailerons?
No. On MOST airplanes, ailerons are separate from flaps. Ailerons are used to help steer the airplane, while flaps are lowered to change the aerodynamic shape of the wing to provide more lift during take off and landing.
Why does drag slow down a moving airplane?
Drag if friend and foe of aircraft. it is created by wing flaps or feathering of propeller blades.
Which part of the wing is known as flaps?
The trailing edge of the wing is the part that is referred to as the flaps.
What should I name my airplane wing?
Marisa
What do wing flaps do?
circular
What is control surface on airplane wing called?
The ailerons are the control surface on the wings of an airplane. Ailerons control the bank (or roll) of the aircraft. Underneath the wing are flaps, which slow the airplane down and provide lift, typically used during landings and sometimes for short-field takeoffs. Some large aircraft also have slats, which are sort of like flaps for the front side of the wing. Many aircraft also have spoilers, or air brakes, on the top surface of the wing. On the tail are two other control surfaces, the rudder, which controls yaw, and the elevators, which control pitch.
What is the flap on an aircraft wing called?
The flaps are simply called flaps.
Wind required for airplane to take off?
Yes a head wind and flaps set to mid for wing configuration
