ocr: LANDING APPROACH TRAILING-EDGE PLAPS. s AIL LEADING-EDGE PLAPS Toslow the airliner for landing, the pilot reduces the thrust ofthe engines, and. lowers the trailing-edge flaps to increase drag. The lift force 1S maintained at such low speeds by extending the leading-edge flaps to increase the wing area. 1 A
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