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Old 09-18-2009 | 09:01 AM
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Default RE: Flaps - a question of interest

It depends on the flaps. Turning strip ailerons in to flaperons does not change the drag so much so greater lift is in play more, but if you have big flaps like an airliner, they can and want to increase drag 50% more than clean.