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Old 27th November 2009 | 11:57
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McBruce
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Databases contain errors so the best way is to understand the principle of the krugers then you can use your own knowledge to work out the best answer. A big requirement in some of the ATPL questions I'm afraid.

Mostly on older boeing types, you had kruger flaps inboard on the leading edge to basically deflect more airflow over the wing surface to increase lift and stall the root first on swept wing aircraft. Flaps decrease the stall angle, slaps increase it. So aircraft that have a combination of Kruger LE flaps inboard and slats outboard, is all fancy work of a swept wing aircraft to ensure the root stalls first (while increasing lift/reducing the stall speed of course!).

I would say the most correct answer is the one that mentions inboard LE flaps.
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