ATPL: A "slat" is:
Domanda 48, Principles of Flight - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license
| A leading edge high lift device, hinged at its forward edge, which increases the camber and leading edge radius of the main aerofoil when deployed. |
| A trailing edge device which is automatically deployed by movement of the stagnation point at high angles of attack. |
| An auxiliary, cambered aerofoil positioned forward of the main aerofoil so as to form a slot. |
| A fixed slot in the leading edge of some older types of aircraft. |
