ORIGINAL: wojtek
ORIGINAL: AndyAndrews
ORIGINAL: wojtek
ORIGINAL: bigbri
Ok when doing a nice slow flyby how much flaps do you guys use??? And why
Thanks
Brian
around 45 - 50 max on slow fly by ... less than that may actually give you more lift,
less flaps DO NOT give you more lift. Flaps are a lift generating device. Not the opposite. The answer to the additional drag is more thrust.
depends on the plane / wing ... On some airframes stall speed is significantly lower with flaps deployed . better lift at low speed. . ( not always the case when using FULL flaps ... ) its a balance between braking / lift ... take it a step further, and some aircraft have extending flaps ( like fowler ) this definitely gives more lift and actually increases surface area .
Voy
Correct me if I am wrong but you just made the case for more flaps increasing lift not less. You want lower stall speeds with flaps deployed. Like you said Better lift at low speed, not less lift at slow speed which is exactly what we are talking about right? Plus the extra "braking/lift" you are talking about is compensated by extra thrust applied making the wing more stable (from tip stalls) at low speeds.