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Old 12-30-2002 | 01:56 AM
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Default Flaps on heavy warbirds

Hi, I am just wondering if the flaps function is accurate. I do not have a lot of time on heavy warbirds. Okay here's the deal I created a 40lbs + P51 I can land This thing on about every runway in G2 without (hardly) a bounce I am an experienced pilot with about 10yrs of flying. When I use the flaps I bounce all over the place! I have good throttle and rudder skills but the aircraft seems to balloon, I am planning on a warbird in the spring and I am trying to get a little practice. Are the flaps really needed if your used to high wing loadings? I am having a ball greasing this thing, even in 15mph crosswinds! Without the flaps. Maybe I should not be using full flaps. Any input would be great! Thanks a bunch!!

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