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Old 01-01-2004 | 08:12 PM
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Default RE: Slotted Flaps and light wing loading

ORIGINAL: lunaticuav

Okay, so Slotted flaps still have effect....

I'll expand my question a bit...

Are there features used on high wing loaded models which you would not recommend using on a light loaded model?

I am asking just to cover all the bases.


TIA, lunaticuav
lunaticuav,

The effectiveness of high lift devices is generally not dependent on wing loading, so you can assume any of them would be as effective for your lighly loaded wing as they would be for a more highly loaded wing. The only question is whether you need them. If you want to implement slotted flaps, or any other high lift device, so you can fly even slower, or just for fun, go for it.

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