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Old 10-21-2003 | 02:14 AM
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csmbt
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Default Dumb question re flaps

Ok here is the dumb question of the day - I have flaperon mixing on
my radio and am setting up flaps - I have got the 2 servo 2 channel
thing figured out and have also set up a 3 position switch - flaps
up/down/neutral which works fine - when I am taking off do I want
the flaps up or down - up would be the same direction as the elevator
which logically would give me more lift but is there a balancing issue
(i.e too much lift ) The manual for my radio is not very helpful only
talking about flap/elevator mixing for aerobatics. I have full strip aerlirons
on a GP big stik 60 which tends to come in hot sometimes so I also
want to be able to slow it down on landing - Again flaps in an up or down
position? Please set me straight prior to my flying it as rebuilding sucks !!

Chris