Fred, Pete.

Im re-reading the competition rules for the umteenth time and there is this one paragraph that I want to be sure about:

f. Except for fixed gear models, retraction of the landing gear
should commence immediately after takeoff, followed by flap
retraction if equipped and used for takeoff. Flaps and/or landing
gear retraction are not required for profile or fun scale models

I interpret that to allow the use of flap and landing gear options in a fun scale or profile scale model

Is that correct?
Steve

I used flaps as a scored option on my profile dH Hornet for years and on my fun scale Val.
Chuck

Yes Steve - you can use them as options.

If you add flaps and retracts to a profile model it makes it easier to fill out the 6 options

The throttle only single engine model that only has throttle control can use these for the 6 options (sport or profile):

1) throttle control
2) Touch
3) Go
4) something else (45 degree flight, bomb drop, missed approach...)
5) something else (flaps....)
6) Taxi

If you add flaps and retracts then you can do this:

1) throttle control
2) Touch
3) Go
4) flaps
5) retract
6) Extend

The multi-engine model (sport or profile) can do these options, pick the 6 you like best
1) throttle control
2) multi-engine
3) Flaps
4) Retract
5) Extend
6) Taxi
7) Touch
Go
9) 45 degree flight

You have more options to pick from, you do not have a competitive advantage just because you have flaps and retracts. But F4B where they expect you have retracts if the full size did then you need to have flaps and retracts.

Fred

 I just want to see what model Steve plans on bringing, he's a great builder.