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For regular aircraft (i.e. a typical airliner), how are the wings configured before or during takeoff? Are there any adjustments needed for climb?

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  • What kind of adjustments are you thinking of? Do you mean do any of the surfaces move? Or does someone go out with a spanner to adjust parts? Also what procedures for the wings? – Notts90 Feb 14 '18 at 09:57
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    How is your question different from these old ones? https://aviation.stackexchange.com/q/9183/1467 https://aviation.stackexchange.com/q/1449/1467 – Federico Feb 14 '18 at 11:27

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Based on environmental conditions (runway length, wind, temperature, etc.) a takeoff flap/slat setting is selected by the pilot prior to takeoff to provide for the required aircraft takeoff and climb profile.

Changing the shape of the wing by deploying takeoff flaps/slats allows the wing to generate greater lift at a slower speed. Once the aircraft is airborne, as the airplane is accelerated, the flaps/slats are gradually retracted.

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