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Old 06-29-2007 | 12:33 PM
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Default Flaperons? Those keep your wings from getting tired, right?

Just kidding.
I have a .46 p-51 that's a little hot on the landing. I want to try using flaperons to slow the speed during landing. Anyone got any tips for these?
Here's the plane: http://www.nitroplanes.com/p51dmustang401.html
It's got a 57.5 inch WS.
I have the flaperons set to go to 40% down when I have the 'landing' mode set. I'm going to have the elevator stay where it is and adjust it accordingly after I get her up 2-3 mistakes high and switch to landing mode.
I made sure the flaperons move the same amount when the switch is flicked. Made sure the servos could still move to the full extent without binding. Anything else to check for?
How effective are flaperons on small models?
I'm going to try flaperons again tomorrow. Last time I tried it on this plane the model became wild looking. I think 1 flaperon went down while the other stayed put....
G