Flight Phase
Movable aerodynamic surfaces located on the leading edge of the wing, extended to increase lift at low speeds during takeoff and landing.
Quick answer: Movable aerodynamic surfaces located on the leading edge of the wing, extended to increase lift at low speeds during takeoff and landing.
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Movable aerodynamic surfaces located on the leading edge of the wing, extended to increase lift at low speeds during takeoff and landing.
Slats 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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In this glossary, Slats refers to: Movable aerodynamic surfaces located on the leading edge of the wing, extended to increase lift at low speeds during takeoff and landing.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Set slats and flaps for takeoff, then confirm configuration before entering the runway."
Slats 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.
Slats is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Slats 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.
Movable aerodynamic surfaces located on the leading edge of the wing, extended to increase lift at low speeds during takeoff and landing.
Set slats and flaps for takeoff, then confirm configuration before entering the runway.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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