Variable-incidence wing

Okay, kiddo, let's talk about variable-incidence wings. You see, airplanes have these big things called wings that help them stay up in the air. But, did you know that some wings can actually move and change position while the airplane is flying?

That's what we call a variable-incidence wing. It's like a special type of wing that can change its angle and position to help the airplane do different things. Think of it like a Transformer that can change its shape!

So, why would we want a wing that can move and change its angle? Well, it can help the airplane do different things. For example, when the airplane is taking off and needs to get off the ground, the wing can change its angle to create more lift and help the plane get up in the air.

But, when the airplane is flying really fast, it might need to change the wing's angle to reduce drag and make it go faster. It's like when you ride your bike and you lean forward to go faster, or sit up straight to slow down.

So, a variable-incidence wing is really useful because it can change to help the airplane do different things. It's like having a special tool in our toolbox that we can use when we need it. Pretty cool, huh?