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Old 10-06-2003 | 06:26 PM
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Default RE: Flaperons, GP Dazzler

Bakes65:

I have had a GP Dazzler for about a year. I have programmed in all sorts of wild things. Please note: The characteristics of the aircraft do NOT lend themselves to FLAPS. Even a small input will actually make the plane DIVE. You will need to program in some UP elevator. A better solution is spoilerons. Make the ailerons go UP. This will slow the plane down substantially. However, with a thick leading edge like the Dazzler has, it land really slow and steady without any flaps or spoilerons.

See for yourself. Program in about 25% flaps and go up at leat 2 mistakes high. Flip whatever switch activates the flaps and watch what happens. Do the same with spoilerons. Let me know how you make out.

Landing the Dazzler conventionally, is a piece of cake. Keep about 1/4 throttle until just over the beginning of the runway, then go to idle. Maintain level and the Dazzler will just float in. Use you elevator sparingly.

Good Luck.

Pat