One other option that you have for your particular transmitter is to use the rotary dial with a co pilot for a few flights and then transfer that setting to a flip switch.
My experience has been that with few exceptions you either use the full down position which has been previously determined as optimum or you do not use anything. I do fly in the Southwest where 15 to 20 mph head winds and cross winds are the norm. Many times flaps are not necessary and in some crosswinds they are a setup for a disaster.
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ORIGINAL: wsmalley
How do you set your flaps up, switch or a dial? My 8UAF will apparently allow only 2 'down' positions on one 3 position switch, up, down, and downer! The dial would allow a more infinite selection. I see advantages to both. I'm rigging a Ziroli 'Stuka' and trying to decide which route to go. If I use a switch, what's a good degree of throw to program in for starters. Any thoughts? Bill