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Old 15th Jan 2003, 13:28
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FlapsOne
 
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Airbrakes - big planks on the wings. Activated by a lever on centre pedastal. Moved by Hydraulics.

They stick up into the airflow to either slow you down, increase rate of decent or, when activated (manually or automatically, depending on type) after touchdown, to kill lift and make it stick to the ground.
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