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Old 6th December 2005 | 09:50
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chrisal
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Flap lift curve

Hi

Is there a formula for calculating the coefficient of lift contributed by different flap deflections?

I understand that even plain flaps can contribute in the region of 50% extra lift but is this maximum delivered at lower flap deflections (20-30) or does it rise progressively?

I appreciated that drag overtakes lift but doe the lift decline anyway with increased settings?

Cheers
Chris
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