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Parker variable wing

So imagine you have a toy airplane that you can fold its wings up or down. When the wings are up, the toy airplane goes slower because there is less air pushing against it. When the wings are down, the toy airplane goes faster because there is more air pushing against it.

Now, imagine a real airplane with bigger wings that can also change their shape to either go slower or faster. This is what we call the Parker variable wing. By changing the shape of the wings, the pilots can make the airplane go faster or slower, and they can also make it more stable during takeoff, landing, or turbulence.

The Parker variable wing is made of many small pieces that can move and adjust themselves, a little bit like the scales on a fish body that can move up and down. These small pieces work together to change the shape of the wings and create the desired effect for the airplane.

So, in short, the Parker variable wing is a really cool way for airplanes to have more control over their speed and stability by being able to change the shape of their wings.
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