What can lead to a high drag situation when landing an aircraft?

Deploying landing gear and flaps significantly increases the drag on an aircraft, resulting in a high drag situation. When landing, the deployment of flaps and landing gear is designed to increase lift at lower speeds but comes at the cost of increased drag. This added drag helps to slow the aircraft down and allows for a more controlled descent and landing, but it can also lead to higher drag coefficients, affecting the overall aerodynamic efficiency of the aircraft.

While flying at high speeds might not directly correlate with a high drag situation during landing, as drag is influenced by the square of speed, reducing power to idle and climbing at a shallow angle typically do not artificially increase drag as much as deploying lift-enhancing devices like flaps. Deploying landing gear and flaps is a critical maneuver for ensuring safety during the landing phase, despite the increase in drag it causes. Understanding the balance of lift and drag through these configurations is essential for effective aircraft operation during landing.