Northstar VFR

MAY 26, 2025

When flaps extend, they increase the camber (curvature) of the wing, which boosts the amount of lift the wing generates. By increasing the camber (curvature) of the wing, it produces more liftat the cost of additional drag. How Do Flaps Work? Some flap types also increase the surface area of the wing.

Camber 52

Camber Drag Lift Airplanes 52

Flight Training Central

JANUARY 6, 2025

Frost will change the camber of the wing, increasing its lifting capability. If necessary to take off from a slushy runway, the freezing of landing gear mechanisms can be minimized by: delaying gear retraction until cruise climb is established. To determine runway braking action, consult the: local NOTAM's MU friction value.

Weather 105

Weather Camber Lift NOTAMs 105

Pilot Institute

APRIL 12, 2025

One is the upper wing surfaces curvature compared to the lower surface, called wing camber. High camber generally promotes more airflow deflection, thanks to something called Bernoullis Principle. However, its even possible to generate lift from a wing with symmetrical upper and lower surfaces, that is, without camber.

Lift 52

Lift Torque Thrust Aileron 52

Ask the Pilot

JUNE 14, 2025

Other possibilities include a malfunction of the 787’s electronic engine controls, fuel contamination, or ingestion of runway debris. Jetliners almost always take off with these devices extended (the particular setting varies with weight and runway length). The pilots then retract them incrementally as speed increases.

Air Traffic Control 65

Air Traffic Control Camber Thrust Lift 65