The Truth About Airplane Flaps

Let's talk about airplane flaps - you know - those big rectangles that go up and down on the wings. Do they matter? They sure do. Flaps develop more lift and lower stall speeds. They can help when descending, landing, and taking off. Flaps can even prevent a fatal disaster. But there are multiple variables involved when it comes to using them. The kind of airplane, weather conditions, runway length, weight, altitude, density altitude, and terrain are all factors at play. Enjoy this short explanation on the use of airplane flaps.

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00:00 - Intro
00:19 - Briefing
00:32 - Flaps when Descending
02:00 - Flaps when Landing
03:28 - Flaps when Taking Off
06:12 - The "Balloon" Effect
06:36 - Airplanes with NO Flaps
07:25 - STOL planes
08:29 - Conclusion