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5th May 2012 | 08:14

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Luke SkyToddler

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From: Domaine de la Romanee-Conti

"Effective wing area" means the whole wing, as viewed from on top of the aircraft looking down.

If the flap moves backwards and down, it increases the effective wing area.

If the flap just moves down, it doesn't.

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