Elevator (aeronautics)
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Elevators are flight control surfaces, usually at the rear of an aircraft, which control the aircraft's pitch, and therefore the angle of attack and the lift of the wing. The elevators are usually hin
Elevator and pitch trim tab of a light aircraft
The elevator on this Currie Wot biplane is nearly touching the grass at the rear of this aircraft
Leading-edge slat
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A slat is an aerodynamic surface on the leading edge of the wing of a fixed-wing aircraft. When retracted, the slat lies flush with the rest of the wing. A slat is deployed by sliding forward, opening
The leading-edge slats on an airliner (Airbus A310-300) are shown. In the picture, the slats are drooped. Note the extended trailing-edge flaps.
Slats on the leading edge of an Airbus A318 of Air France
Automatic slats of a Messerschmitt Bf 109
The wing of a landing Airbus A319-100 is seen. The slats at the leading edge and the flaps at the trailing edge are extended.