I have an e-flite Mini Edge 540. Fun little plane, but lands at about mach 2. I'll be darned if I can set her down without a good bounce.

My radio is capable of using Flaperons, where the two ailerons double as flaps. Both extend down, but still function as ailerons (I know most people are saying DUH! right now, so sorry for the over explanation).

Anyhoo.... my question is, will flaperons help slow down an Edge? I don't know if there is anything inherant about a stunt plane like this that is not conducive to flaps. Before I try it out, I thought I'd ask.

Thanks,

mayday

Nope, not really she just lands fast.

I set up the flaperons on mine and flew it today. It seems to have slowed things down a bit, but not extremely noticeably. I didn't bounce quite as hard. Not sure if it's because of the flaps, or simply due to practice. The thing just seems to drop, though it probably mostly my experience. I've mainly dabbled in top wing trainers, so this was a bit of a big step for me.

So, in summary, the flaps don't hurt, but they still don't turn this into a trainer by any means.

Sorry for the double post. Asked the same question in the other Edge thread. That one is REALLY long though.

Mayday

MAYDAY:

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hey guys

what speed do you think your landing speeds are?

thanks
paul bingham