Move the wings is a term used in aviation to describe the process of adjusting the angle of the wings on an aircraft. FLAP is a four letter word that is used to refer to the movable part of the wing that is used to control the lift and drag of the aircraft. The act of moving the wings is done to adjust the angle of the wings to increase or decrease the lift and drag of the aircraft. This adjustment is necessary for the aircraft to take off, land, and maneuver in the air.