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Old 10-19-2018, 04:30 PM
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Default Flap System

Although this Avistar 30cc has "flaps", they are almost useless for slowing this plane down. The flaps are cut the same as the ailerons and barely manage a 30° deflection.
I carved out the hinge area and re-covered it so the flaps can drop to about 70° deflection.
I also created a mix, FLAP to AILERONS, so when I drop the flaps I also get some flaperon assist.
My middle flap position gives me 30° flaps with 15° flaperons which is great for short takeoffs or very slow cruising while pulling a banner.

Carved out hinge area.


Full deflection.


Full deflection.


Level flight.


Full deflection.