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Kiwi · 24-09-2005

I'm suprised you didn't mention the Fowler Flap whereby the flap moves backwards as it moves down therby giving an increase in wing area which improves handling as the aircraft slows down. Examples are numerous, HS 748, P-38, Hudson, Constellation and numerous others.

24-09-2005	#2 (permalink)
Kiwi Scale Model Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Zealand Real Name: Neville Visit Kiwi's Gallery Posts: 519	I'm suprised you didn't mention the Fowler Flap whereby the flap moves backwards as it moves down therby giving an increase in wing area which improves handling as the aircraft slows down. Examples are numerous, HS 748, P-38, Hudson, Constellation and numerous others.