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Old 03-15-2004 | 07:28 PM
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Default RE: Flaperons on GP Slow Poke .40

A more forward CG will require you to fly faster. Nose heavynessrequires more up elevator at slow speeds which you need more power to compensate for (my theory)... I also know that flaps, when lowered will make a plane pitch down... It is science as far as I'm concerned... I have just learned to use rudder for direction and roll control for landing with full flaperons... My Big Stick has little to no aileron control when doing a slow full flaperon approach... I flew today on my way off base and there was no wind!! NO WIND IN OKLAHOMA!!!!!!! It was a rarity so I pulled up to the field (had all my stuff in the truck anyhow)... With no wind I started approaching with no flaperons slower, and slower until I was able to land at a reasonable speed and not roll off the end of the runway... I guess it is just the fear of stalling... Well happy flying to all, and who ever prayed for no wind in Oklahoma, do it again... haha