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Answer by Peter Kämpf for How does the slotted flap work?
The slot helps to prevent early separation, so the flap stays effective for larger deflection angles. What that means in reality can be read in this old NACA report which compares two NACA23012...
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The answer lays into the pressure gradient.The air that flows along the top surface comes from an area of (extreme) low pressure and has to travel down the wing, a direction where the gradient is...
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How does the slotted flap work?
Slotted flap is an improved version of the plain flap, generating more lift (a fact I don't challenge). However the principle is air passing between the wing and the flap.SourceThis seems...
View ArticleAnswer by Jurgen M for How does the slotted flap work?
Good article how any slot works.Popular misconception is that air increase velocity in slot,this is not case.Same apply for slotted flap.(A.M.O. Smith High lift aerodynamics),page 518, chapter 5.3...
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