Practice question

What is the primary aerodynamic purpose of extending wing flaps during landing?

  1. To increase both lift and drag, allowing for a slower approach speed and a steeper descent angle without increasing airspeed
  2. To decrease drag to save fuel during the approach
  3. To roll the aircraft side-to-side to align with the runway
  4. 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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