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Old 01-24-2003 | 06:19 PM
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Default Flaps Vs Ailerons

Jack Jet,
I know. The point is that the pilot doesn't fly the F18, a computer does. The pilot demands a control input from the computer and the computer works out if this is safe to do. If the pilot is on his final turn with flaps and ailerons down and he then commands an input which would create a spin, the computer will not provide the output he commands, but will provide the maximum safe output.
Now if I am flying the F18 model in the same configuration I am relying on Mk 1 eyeball and if I get it wrong I am going to destroy this model as it will tip stall easily in this configuration. Now these are the facts of aerodynamics. The choice is yours. but if you must depress your ailerons for landing, I suggest that you depress your flaps about 4 degrees more than your ailerons. This will ensure that the wingtip is washed out and much less likely to tips stall. I speak from bitter experience BTW.
Regards,
John Mac.