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Old 22nd May 2007, 07:50
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Betsy & Nikki
 
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Reverse Thrust: Kreuger & V.C.L.E retract, Why?
I came across this video while preparing for an interview.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=dqCsyFPIAZQ

It shows a Virgin Atlantic 747-400 on final approach and landing. I noticed that the inboard Kreuger flap and Variable camber leading edge flap (midspan only) retract when reverse thrust is selected and then extend when de-selected.

My question is why does this happen?

Skip to 5 mins and 50 seconds to see what I'm talking about.

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