Aviation English
Flight Phase

¿Qué es Spoilers?

Spoilers Movable surfaces on the wings deployed to reduce lift, increase drag, and assist in decelerating the aircraft after touchdown or during flight descent.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Spoilers” Used in Practice?

Después del aterrizaje, extienda completamente los spoilers para ayudar al frenado y reducir la sustentación en las ruedas principales.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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¿Qué es Spoilers?

Movable surfaces on the wings deployed to reduce lift, increase drag, and assist in decelerating the aircraft after touchdown or during flight descent.

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