lower the flaps
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Specifically refers to adjusting the flaps on an aircraft's wings.
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Examples (10)
- The pilot prepared to lower the flaps for landing.
- Air traffic control instructed them to lower the flaps and reduce speed.
- As the runway approached, she began to lower the flaps gradually.
- The flight manual specifies when to lower the flaps during approach.
- He forgot to lower the flaps until the last moment.
- The aircraft shuddered slightly as the pilot started to lower the flaps.
- Training requires students to practice how to lower the flaps properly.
- The captain announced they would lower the flaps for final approach.
- Weather conditions forced the pilot to lower the flaps earlier than usual.
- The co-pilot confirmed the decision to lower the flaps at 2,000 feet.