landing flap

• Superficie móvil articulada en el borde de salida del ala de un avión que se despliega durante el aterrizaje para aumentar la sustentación y la resistencia, permitiendo reducir la velocidad de aproximación y aumentar el ángulo de descenso.

A movable hinged surface on the trailing edge of an aircraft wing that is extended during landing to increase lift and drag, allowing for a slower approach speed and steeper descent angle.

1. Aircraft control surfaceC1formal

   A movable part of an aircraft wing that is extended to increase lift and drag during landing, allowing for a slower and steeper approach.

   flap de aterrizaje

   • The pilot deployed the landing flaps to reduce the aircraft's speed.
   • Before touchdown, the landing flaps were fully extended.
   • The landing flap system was inspected for any mechanical issues.