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Anything that is stuck into the flow of air in a symmetrical fashion (i.e. flaps, gear, even cowl flaps, etc.) will help to stablize the yawing moment of the asymmetrical thrust condition. Drag does increase ... but so long as the drag is symmetrical it helps to stabilze the aircraft thus lowering the speed at which directional control is lost.
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That makes sense. I guess I had the idea stuck in my head that having the flaps extended would creat TOO much drag... so, thanks for clearing that up.
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