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Old 16th Aug 2018, 11:58
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The F/A-18 wings are effectively continuously variable camber with the FCS selecting the amount of full-span leading edge and inboard trailing edge flap required for optimum performance. The 'ailerons' also join in the action at low speed becoming differential 'flaperons'. The F/A-18 pre-landing checks are remarkably brief.
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