landing flap

• Volet mobile articulé situé sur le bord de fuite de l'aile d'un avion, qui est déployé à l'atterrissage pour augmenter la portance et la traînée, ce qui permet de réduire la vitesse d'approche et d'augmenter l'angle de descente.

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.

   volet de phase d'atterrissage

   • 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.