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Old 8th January 2000 | 06:02
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Charlie Foxtrot India
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Having flaps down will create a larger lift envelope over the inboard of the wing than the outboard, which can contribute to difficulty with directional control in strong winds. Reduced flap settings will lessen this effect.

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