The surface area of secondary control surfaces on an aircraft, such as flaps and slats, can be calculated using basic geometric principles. These secondary control surfaces are used to adjust the lift and drag characteristics of the wings, especially during takeoff and landing.
Here’s how you can calculate the surface area of these control surfaces:Surface Area of Flaps:
- Measure the length of one flap (from the root to the tip).
- Measure the width of one flap (perpendicular to its length).
- Â Calculate the surface area of one flap using the formula
- Multiply the surface area of one flap by the total number of flaps on the aircraft to find the total surface area of the flaps.