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Question 344 - Principles of Flight - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot Licence

Help maintain attached flow over the upper main-wing surface to a higher angle of attack through the interaction of the slat, slot and main-wing airflow.

Slow the air flow in the slot so that more pressure is created under the wing

Reduce the wing loading

Allow space for vibration of the slat

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