Trainee Guide C-9B-0020 NAVAVSCOLSCOM-SG-111 Page 12 of 15 Information Sheet 1-4-2: Lift and Stalls TRAILING EDGE FLAPS . Aplain flap is a simple hinged portion of the trailing edge that is forced down into the airstream to in- ania wer re crease the camber of the airfoil. A split flap is a GEE = plate deflected from the lower surface of the airfoil This type of flap creates a lot of drag because of the turbulent air between the wing and deflected surface. Slee Aa Fontes ay A slotted flap is similar to the plain flap, but moves Giz. «fia away from the wing to open a narrow slot between > “SSA the flap and wing for boundary layer control. A slotted flap may cause a slight increase in wing area, LEADING EDGE FLAPS but the increase is insignificant. The fowler flap is used extensively on larger airplanes. When extend- PLAN LA SLOTTED FLAP ed, it moves down, increasing the camber, and aft, = (== causing a significant increase in wing area as well as, opening one or more slots for boundary layer control. Because of the larger area created on airfoils with 41-4-17 Types of fae yes of Fiabe fowler flaps, a large twisting moment is developed, This requires a structurally stronger wing to withstand the increased twisting load and precludes their use on high speed, thin wings. Leading edge flaps are devices that change the wing camber at the leading edge of the airfoil They may be operated manually with a switch or automatically by computer. Leading edge plain flaps are similar to a trailing edge plain flap. Leading edge slotted flaps are similar to trailing edge slotted flaps, but are sometimes confused with automatic slots. Often the terms are interchangeable since many leading edge devices have some characteristics of both flaps and slats ‘The exact stall speed for various airplane conditions are given in stall speed charts in an airplane's flight manual.. The directions on how to use the stall speed chart are on the chart itself and are self-explanatory. STALL PATTERN AND WING DESIGN The most desirable stall pattern on a wing is one that begins at the root. The primary reason for a root first stall pattern is to maintain aileron effectiveness until the wing is fully stalled Additionally, turbulent airflow from the wing root may buffet the empennage, providing an aerodynamic warning of impending stall. Different planforms have characteristic stall patterns.