Flight Phase
A movable aerodynamic surface, such as a slat or Krueger flap, installed on the wing’s leading edge and extended to increase lift during takeoff or landing.
Quick answer: A movable aerodynamic surface, such as a slat or Krueger flap, installed on the wing’s leading edge and extended to increase lift during takeoff or landing.
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A movable aerodynamic surface, such as a slat or Krueger flap, installed on the wing’s leading edge and extended to increase lift during takeoff or landing.
Leading-edge device matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
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Questions and answers
In this glossary, Leading-edge device refers to: A movable aerodynamic surface, such as a slat or Krueger flap, installed on the wing’s leading edge and extended to increase lift during takeoff or landing.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Flight crew, confirm all leading-edge devices are deployed and indicate status before final approach."
Leading-edge device matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
Leading-edge device is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Leading-edge device is grouped under Flight Phase. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
A movable aerodynamic surface, such as a slat or Krueger flap, installed on the wing’s leading edge and extended to increase lift during takeoff or landing.
Flight crew, confirm all leading-edge devices are deployed and indicate status before final approach.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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