Flight control surface with leading edge device within wing
AssigneeAirbus Operations GmbH
InventorOliver Family
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AssigneeAirbus Operations GmbH
InventorOliver Family
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An aircraft wing with a moveable leading edge device mounted towards the leading edge of the wing is disclosed. The leading edge device is moveable between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the leading edge device is substantially flush with the low pressure surface. In the second configuration, the surface of the leading edge device is retracted into the wing profile. The second configuration creates a void in the lower surface of the wing which modifies the airflow over the surfaces. The oncoming airflow can enter the void. In the second configuration, the leading edge device reduces the lift on the wing, acting to reduce the lift induced strain on the wing during high speed flight or to help manoeuvre the wing. The leading edge device may also be configured to move into a third configuration.
An aircraft wing, comprising:
A method of operating an aircraft wing, the wing comprising:
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