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Principles of flight

5.4.4.3 Slots and slats

Slots/slats are mounted

on the wing leading
edges.

The purpose is to

provide a greater angle

of attack before stall

occurs.

Here are shown

different flap and slot

designs.

5.4.4.4 Use of slots and flaps

There is a concept called “aircraft configuration”. This refers to the status of the

aircraft with regard to flaps, slats, and undercarriage.

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