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Flap Effectiveness
Flap effectiveness depends on a number of factors, but the most noticeable are size and type. For the purpose of this chapter, trailing
edge flaps are classified as four basic types: plain (hinge), split, slotted, and Fowler. [Figure 12-4]
Figure 12-4. Four basic types of flaps.
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