On large aircraft the motor that moves the flaps is located on the outside of the wing. Because of the need to have a smooth airflow over the wing (aerodynamics), these fairing covers are mounted ...

Researchers attached covert feather-inspired flaps to a 3D-printed model airplane wing and mounted it in a wind tunnel to explore the role of covert feathers in bird flight. By precisely measuring ...

The flap fairing was damaged when the wing touched the runway The damage ... NST’s wing contacting the ground Its report said the aircraft had left Biggin Hill airport at 16:05 GMT and was ...