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If the aircraft is coming into land then the hinged part of the wing called Flaps are lowered to increase the amount of Drag over the wings. If you think of drag as an air-born form of braking then Flaps down means the aircraft the aircraft slows but increases the maneuverability the pilot has over the aircraft. If the aircraft is on the ground then wheel brakes are very useful
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What term describes the air resistance that slow down aircraft?
Drag
What is slow down?
its when something is slowing down
What force is used to slow down a car?
the force that is used shall be gravity .
Why more lift is required when landing?
During landing, the purpose is to slow down the aircraft's ground speed as slow as you can without it stalling. You want to maintain Lift, not necessarily get more lift. At higher speeds, the aircraft has plenty of Lift. However during landing, the speed is slower and the angle of attack is increased to provide more Lift at lower speeds.
Which force will slow the rocket down?
an elephant will slow a rocket down
How can you slow a plane down?
there are a couple of ways to slow a plane down. the first is to throttle down, this will help decrease speed. the second is pitch, if you increase the pitch, or raise the nose, you can decrease speed too. most aircraft have a pitch control wheel that raises or lowers the pitch (Nose) of the aircraft. By raising the pitch alittle and throttling down, you will slow the aircraft down really quick.
What term describes the air resistance that slow down aircraft?
Drag
What was fighter planes used for?
Fighter aircraft are used to shoot down enemy aircraft.
Is it possible to shoot down aircraft?
Yes, it's possible to shoot down aircraft. Some of them are slow(it makes it easier to hit) and some them are fast(makes it harder to hit).
What is the best location to install spoilers on an aircraft wing?
The best location for spoilers on an aircraft is the top of the wing. this is because spoilers help slow aircraft down so the top would be the best place.
How far from an airport should aircraft wheels be down?
The wheels along with the system is called Landing Gear. The Landing Gear can be retracted soon after take-off. Stationary landing gears slow the aircraft down.
Does plane reverse?
Many propeller airplanes have variable pitch propellers, these can be set to a reverse pitch which allows the aircraft to back up on the ground and can also be used to help an aircraft slow down once it has landed on the runway. On a jet there is reverse thrust, which is a deflector(s) which when engaged forces the jet thrust forward past the outside of the jet engine. This also allows a jet to back up on the ground and can be used to slow down a jet once it has landed.
Why thrust reversers instead of aircraft braking system?
Thrust reverser systems are featured on many jet aircraft to help it slow down just after touch-down. This reduces wear on the brakes and enables shorter landing distances.
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.
What part of speech is the word down when used slow down?
An adverb.
What is a body flap?
A Flap is a control surface that is used to kill the lift of a wing to allow the aircraft to descend. I've never heard the term "body Flap" but it must refer to a Flap or a "speed brake" that is located on the fuselage and is used to slow the aircraft. Military aircraft used speed brakes or Dive brakes to slow their speed when diving on a target to drop a bomb. Some aircraft with fuselage speed brakes is the A-1 Skyraider propellor aircraft of Viet Nam and I think the F-86 jet fighter.
What is the term used to slow down a spacecraft?
"funding"
