Originally posted by tetons9
We all know who is spreading the misinformation. What tech school did you get your traing at?
Obviously not one where they teach you that slats are L.E. flaps that are operated by aerodynamic forces...
Originally posted by tetons9
as an adendum, L. E flaps are powered up and down either hydraulicaly or electrically where slats are designed to be extended and retracted by airloads depending on the airspeed and the angle of attack.