Flight Phase
Hinged surfaces on the trailing edge of the wing that can be extended to increase lift at lower speeds, used during takeoff and landing.
Quick answer: Hinged surfaces on the trailing edge of the wing that can be extended to increase lift at lower speeds, used during takeoff and landing.
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Hinged surfaces on the trailing edge of the wing that can be extended to increase lift at lower speeds, used during takeoff and landing.
Flaps matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
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In this glossary, Flaps refers to: Hinged surfaces on the trailing edge of the wing that can be extended to increase lift at lower speeds, used during takeoff and landing.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Set flaps 30 for landing, speed 140 knots, and call final approach established."
Flaps matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
Flaps is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Flaps is grouped under Flight Phase. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
Hinged surfaces on the trailing edge of the wing that can be extended to increase lift at lower speeds, used during takeoff and landing.
Set flaps 30 for landing, speed 140 knots, and call final approach established.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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