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Old 09-26-2011 | 03:42 PM
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Default RE: Flaperons/Spoilerons


ORIGINAL: opjose

The ailerons do start on the inboard side but extend out to the start of the upsweep of the wings.

High flaperon angles DO NOT cause tip stall on this plane. It's just too stable.

Raising the flaperons does not change the plane's attitude in flight.

This is probably one of those "theory conflicting with reality" situations.
We were not arguing that this plane will tip stall, just your general explanation of the effects of flaperons and spoilerons.

ORIGINAL: opjose

There are tons of threads on this subject.

Flaperons tend to INDUCE tip stall, spoilerons have the exact opposite effect, while decreasing lift which is exactly what the OP needs to land in a small confined area.

I think as you said before, and most here would agree, that practice would be the best start. Learn to slow it down before the landing and it should drop right in. It has worked great for me on some very light floaty gliders, but does take practice.