Practice question
What is the primary aerodynamic purpose of extending wing flaps during landing?
- To increase both lift and drag, allowing for a slower approach speed and a steeper descent angle without increasing airspeed
- To decrease drag to save fuel during the approach
- To roll the aircraft side-to-side to align with the runway
- To block the wind and act as an emergency rudder
Answer: A — To increase both lift and drag, allowing for a slower approach speed and a steeper descent angle without increasing airspeed
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