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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: John Stiles on December 17, 2010, 08:14:59 PM

Title: Flaps vs Trim Tabs?
Post by: John Stiles on December 17, 2010, 08:14:59 PM

I decided not to connect linkage to the Phaeton II C/L conversion-lower wing[flaps].....I'm planning to use them like trim tabs. Are there any precedents for such an idea? What might be the pros and cons? All ideas and input greatly appreciated. H^^

Title: Re: Flaps vs Trim Tabs?
Post by: Ward Van Duzer on December 18, 2010, 09:47:50 AM

John,

See my recent post on RECKON THIS WILLL FLY?


Ward

Title: Re: Flaps vs Trim Tabs?
Post by: John Stiles on December 18, 2010, 04:20:54 PM

Saw that Ward, thanks...that's what Ill do. Couldn't figure out any real benefit to having adjustable flaps. I made them static.

Title: Re: Flaps vs Trim Tabs?
Post by: john e. holliday on December 20, 2010, 09:12:23 AM

As I was told by our local stunt guru,  if flaps are lined up with each other, fix the warp or add a trim tab.  Just think a little about what the flaps are doing if they are not lined up with each other.   H^^

Title: Re: Flaps vs Trim Tabs?
Post by: John Stiles on December 20, 2010, 11:34:58 AM

Quote from: john e. holliday on December 20, 2010, 09:12:23 AM

As I was told by our local stunt guru,  if flaps are lined up with each other, fix the warp or add a trim tab.  Just think a little about what the flaps are doing if they are not lined up with each other.   H^^

Yep.....trim tab is added....flaps are glued in place! H^^