Hey TR,

The 85% should actually be 85 degrees. It is referring to the angle of the flap when fully deployed in the down position. The "full scale" only had 2 flap positions. Up, and down...which I think was 85 or maybe even 90 degrees. (scale guys help me here....) I have 2 yellow spits, one being built and one that just had a little accident. The accident ship was flown with 85 degrees of flap for landings. It really slowed down for landings like you wouldn't believe. I always used full flaps, unless it was very gusty....in which case I didn't use them. I never played with intermediate flap settings. Never mixed the gear or elev. with the flaps either. When the flaps were deployed, there is just a slight balloon that is overcome with a little elevator. The yellow spit is a very nice flyer. What engine are you running? Would like to see some pics.....I'll try to post one of mine next to my platt 109.

Dave
Minneapolis

edit...sorry for the poor quality. I can't seem to figure out how to resize it so it will fit and still have a crisp picture.