Ailerons are panels on the trailing edge (back) of the wing near the tips that move up and down. ... Airplane Flaps are movable panels on the trailing edge of the wing, mounted closer to the fuselage than ailerons. Flaps are used to increase lift at lower speeds—during takeoff and landing.

What is the major difference between flaps and ailerons?

Ailerons are found on the trailing edge of the wing, typically closer to the wing tip. Ailerons will move in opposite directions to each other, as one goes up, the other goes down. Flaps are used to increase the amount of lift that a wing produces by increasing the camber and surface area of the wing.

What are the 4 types of flaps?

There are four basic types of flaps: plain, split, Fowler and slotted.