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Old 16th Sep 2014, 07:07
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Turbavykas
 
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Why airliners don't have negative flaps?

Hello

As you may know modern flapped gliders use negative flaps. It helps reduce drag at high speed. Well airlines always fly more or less near maximum speed while in cruise ... but at different weight. Maybe negative flaps could be used to always maintain one optimal angle of attack? I mean when the fuel is burned negative flaps are added.
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