Originally posted by JohnMac
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.
JohnMac,
I know what you mean - but I have had no problems flying with the ailerons and flaps working together - when I land that Tom Cook F-4 (30lbs.) - I drop aileron and flaps - slows it down to 35 mph. - no tip stall or anything like it - but each plane is different - as far as the F-18 - just move the C/G 1" further forward - that will tame the stall and then you can use flaps and ailerons together.
God bless,
Jackjet